How To Make Quinoa Recipes

QUINOA RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa well under water for 20 seconds then add the quinoa and water to a saucepan (that has a lid) and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, let sit for five minutes (covered) then fluff before serving.

HOW TO COOK QUINOA

Steps:

• Combine quinoa, 1 1/2 cups water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.

QUINOA BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease 8" x 5" loaf tin with butter or coconut oil well.
• In a high-speed blender or food processor, grind quinoa for a few minutes until flour forms. Transfer to a large mixing bowl along with oat flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir very well. Add butter or coconut oil and stir until it is incorporated with dry ingredients in small pieces.
• In a medium bowl, whisk milk, maple syrup and vinegar. Pour into a bowl with dry ingredients and mix well with spatula.
• Transfer to a prepared loaf tin, level and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake for 60 minutes loosely covered with parchment paper for the first 30 minutes to prevent top from burning.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for about an hour. Then loosen the sides with a knife, flip the tin and give a few gentle pats on a bottom. Bread should slide out and cool off completely before slicing.

HOW TO MAKE QUINOA

Steps:

• Pour the quinoa in a fine mesh colander and rinse under cold running water for about 30 seconds (unless package says it's already pre-rinsed)
• Add to saucepan.
• Pour water or broth into over quinoa in the saucepan and stir.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with lid and simmer 15-20 minutes. Don't remove the lid.
• As soon as the water is absorbed, remove from heat and set aside for 8-10 minutes then fluff with a fork.

PERFECT QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa: Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh colander and rinse under running water for at least 30 seconds. Drain well. This step removes any bitterness on the outside of the quinoa (caused by naturally occurring saponins).
• Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease the heat a bit to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water, about 10 to 20 minutes (small amounts of quinoa will be ready closer to 10 minutes; larger amounts between 15 to 20). Reduce heat as time goes on to maintain a gentle simmer.
• Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the quinoa steam for 5 minutes. This step gives the quinoa time to pop open into little curlicues, so it's nice and fluffy. Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Season with salt, to taste, unless you're proceeding with another recipe as written.