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2 INGREDIENTS•4 STEPS•25MIN

Perfect Quinoa

Name: Perfect Quinoa
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; 1 3/4 cup Water

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Quinoa is one of the most delicious, gluten-free, high protein seeds out there. This power-packed superfood has a lovely neutral flavour, with earthy undertones that makes the perfect canvas for just about any dish you want to create.

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Ingredients

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Servings:

Serves 4

1 cup

Quinoa

1 3/4 cups

Water

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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

156

FAT

2.6 g

PROTEIN

6.0 g

CARBS

27.3 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Rinse Quinoa (1 cup) thoroughly.

Step 2

In a pot, bring Water (1 3/4 cup) to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa and bring to a boil again. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook undisturbed for 12-15 minutes.

Step 3

Turn the heat off, do not uncover pot, let sit for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove lid, fluff with a fork, then serve or store!

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Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

156

% Daily Value*

Fat

2.6 g

Saturated Fat

0.3 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

Carbohydrates

27.3 g

10%

Fiber

3.0 g

11%

Sugars

Protein

6.0 g

12%

Sodium

4.2 mg

Vitamin D

Calcium

30.5 mg

Iron

1.9 mg

11%

Potassium

239.3 mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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