Stovetop Quinoa Recipe
Having plain cooked quinoa in the refrigerator is a simple and easy way to give a nutritional boost to your favorite soups, stews, chili, salad-and can quickly be turned into a one-bowl meal!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water, or vegetable broth, or chicken broth
Instructions
- In a medium pot, stir together the quinoa and the water (or broth).
- Over high heat, bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Add salt or season to taste with your favorite spices.
Notes
Serving size: 1 cup quinoa
WW Points: 4
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) This stovetop method of making quinoa is definitely hands-on. If you walk away, or get distracted, while it's simmering, it can very quickly burn once the water (or broth) has been absorbed.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) This stovetop method of making quinoa is definitely hands-on. If you walk away, or get distracted, while it's simmering, it can very quickly burn once the water (or broth) has been absorbed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.4g | Protein: 8.1g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg