How do you cook 1 cup of quinoa?

How do you cook 1 cup of quinoa?

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan For 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, you'll want 2 cups of water—this will yield 3 cups of cooked quinoa. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and pop the lid on.

How do you cook quinoa in ratio?

To cook the quinoa, you will use a 2:1 ratio of liquid to quinoa, or 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of dry quinoa.

How long does quinoa take to cook?

Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water, about 10 to 20 minutes (small amounts of quinoa will be ready closer to 10 minutes; larger amounts between 15 to 20). Reduce heat as time goes on to maintain a gentle simmer. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the quinoa steam for 5 minutes.