Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 374kcal 18%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Protein 13g 26%
Cholesterol 17mg 5%
Sodium 469mg 19%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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How to Cook Quinoa

Name: How to Cook Quinoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Base Quinoa (then choose a flavor option from below):; 1 cup quinoa (of any color or variety); 2 cups water; Buttered Quinoa:; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (you can also use olive oil here); 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pesto Quinoa:; 1/4-1/2 cup prepared pesto; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Pizza Quinoa:; 1/4-½ cup pizza (or marinara) sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Lemon Butter Quinoa:; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; Cumin Quinoa:; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; Chicken Broth Quinoa (omit the water from the base recipe):; 1 3/4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Prep 5m

Cook 12m

Total 17m

This versatile quinoa recipe allows you to customize your quinoa with a variety of flavor options, including buttered, pesto, pizza, lemon butter, cumin, or chicken broth. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious quinoa dish in no time.