Basic Quinoa

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  • Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, CCMS

Simple Quinoa Recipe

This basic quinoa recipe provides a great base for veggie and protein dishes. Make it a complete meal by topping with chicken, fish or beans then drizzling a homemade dressing or sauce on top.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

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Recipe courtesy of
  • Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, CCMS Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

  1. Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under running water. Drain well.
  2. Combine quinoa, water or broth, and salt together in a small saucepan. Bring toboil over medium-high heat, then decrease to simmer and cover with a lid.Without stirring, cook the quinoa about 15 to 20 minutes until all the water hasbeen absorbed. To check if all water has been absorbed, tilt pan at an angle tosee if any water is still at the bottom.
  3. When all water has been absorbed, turn off heat, remove lid, and fluff quinoawith a fork.
  4. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 5 days or cool completely andfreeze for up to 3 months.

Category Tags

Appetizers and Sides
Low calorie

About the Recipe Author

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD, is an integrative dietitian culinary nutrition expert with nearly two decades of experience working towards improving the health of others. She is passionate about educating others how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.

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