Basic Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 cup quinoa

Directions:

Wash the quinoa with water, using a strainer. Same as you would wash rice.
Place quinoa and water in a 1 1/2 quart/ medium sized saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all of the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
You will know that the quinoa is done when all the grains have turned from white to transparent, and the spiral-like germ has separated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	156.4 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.55g	4%
Sodium	4.5mg	0%
Potassium	239.28mg	5%
Total Carbs	27.2g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.98g	12%
Protein	5.95g	12%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	31.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.14 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.58g	4%
Sodium	2.79mg	0%
Potassium	148.62mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.89g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	12%
Protein	3.7g	12%
Iron	1.3mg	12%
Calcium	19.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.7

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

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