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cooked tri-color quinoa.

How to cooked perfect quinoa all the time (the lazy way)

The quick and easy way to cook quinoa during busy week days
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course How to, Side Dish
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 rice cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Quinoa dry (uncooked)
  • 2 Cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding the cup of quinoa to the bowl of the rice cooker and gently wash it till the water remains clear
  • Remove the washing water and add the two cups of water
  • Cover with the lid, turn the rice cooker on and let it do its magic while you enjoy time with your loved ones or take care of other tasks
  • After 20 minutes or when he rice cooker stops or switches to warm function quinoa is cooked and ready to be served or added to other dishes
  • Enjoy

Notes

I love cooking quinoa in the rice cooker as I just have to set it and forget it while I am taking care of the rest of the dishes or just catch up with my dear ones. 
Hope this recipe will simplify your life in the kitchen as much as it simplified mine. 
Enjoy
 

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy, protein, quick, quinoa, vegan protein
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