How to cook fluffy quinoa on stovetop

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in calories, while brown rice is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Rinse quinoa 2 to 3 times under cold water to reduce bitterness.

Soak quinoa in 3 cups of water for 2 hours.

After soaking, rinse the quinoa again.

In a pot, add 1 cup of soaked quinoa and 1.5 cups of water.

Add salt and any spices if desired (like cardamom, cinnamon, or red chili).

Cover the pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, checking for doneness.

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and keep covered for another 10 minutes to steam.

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve.

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