Quinoa
Originating from Chile and Peru, quinoa is nowadays grown in many parts of the globe. It is often used in diets (including vegetarian) because it has a low amount of calories, despite being full of vitamins and minerals. It takes about 15 minutes to cook, and if you follow our instructions, it will be just perfect!
Ingredients Needed for Quinoa
1 cup quinoa
2 cups of water
salt
How to Cook Quinoa
- Add the quinoa in a strainer and wash it with cold water.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the water in it.
- Bring it to a boil and add the quinoa. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the quinoa for 15 minutes.
- Remember: the water/quinoa ratio should be 2:1