Kitchen Tip: How To Cook Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has been given a lot of attention over the past few years. Have you tried it yet? While technically not a grain (quinoa is really a seed) it can be prepared as both a side dish and a main dish. (Side note, did you know there are 8 grams of protein in a cup of cooked quinoa?!) It is a healthier, higher protein substitute for the starchier rices and pastas.

I have some new quinoa recipes coming up on the blog in the near future and I decided that a quick how-to for basic quinoa would be a simple way to start.  Are you a fan of this nutty grain?

Already familiar with quinoa? Check out these great recipes for more ideas: Lemon Herb Quinoa^[1], Mango Quinia Salad^[2] and the Unforgettable Chocolate Quinoa Cake^[3]. (Don't be a doubter, that cake is truly fantastic and the readers that have tried it have been just as impressed!)

At its most basic, quinoa cooks just like rice. Depending on how I plan to serve the quinoa, it can also be sauteed for a few minutes in a hot skillet with a dab of butter before adding the water. This will result in a toasted and slightly more nutty taste. Feel free to substitute chicken or vegetable broth for the water, if you'll be using the quinoa in a savory dish. If your quinoa tastes bitter, rinse it well in a mesh strainer prior to cooking. The organic quinoa that I've been buying for the past few years has never tasted bitter, so I rarely rinse mine anymore.

How To Cook Quinoa
Yield: about 3 cups

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Combine quinoa, salt and water in a large saucepan. Cover with lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes Remove from the heat and leave covered for at least 5 minutes. (I often leave mine covered for up to half an hour and it will stay warm until I'm ready to serve it.) Fluff with a fork and serve. Enjoy!

Click here for printable directions^[4]

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References

1. ^{^} Lemon Herb Quinoa (www.barefeetinthekitchen.com)
2. ^{^} Mango Quinia Salad (www.barefeetinthekitchen.com)
3. ^{^} Unforgettable Chocolate Quinoa Cake (www.barefeetinthekitchen.com)
4. ^{^} Click here for printable directions (barefeetinthekitchen-recipes.blogspot.com)
5. ^{^} Subscribe to Barefeet In The Kitchen by Email (feedburner.google.com)
6. ^{^} ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: Sriracha Honey Roasted Broccoli (www.barefeetinthekitchen.com)

Source : http://www.barefeetinthekitchen.com/2014/01/how-to-cook-quinoa-recipe.html

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