How To Cook Quinoa

Rachel Morrow RACHEL MORROW

Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods on the planet. Quinoa also has a long list of other health benefits too, including its high fiber content, iron, lysine, magnesium, B vitamins and manganese. Follow the recipe below to cook a fluffy bowl of quinoa.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water

Method

Bring quinoa and liquid to a boil in a medium saucepan
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes
Fluff with a fork

Rachel Morrow

BY RACHEL MORROW

Alongside being a qualified nutritionist and our social media guru, Rachel is Food Matters’ Recipe Developer. She’s forever dreaming up and developing new recipes for the community to enjoy.