How to Make Quinoa
Looking for some delicious and satisfying quinoa salad recipes? In this post, you’ll find a variety of flavorful salads to enjoy year-round, along with a recipe for making fluffy quinoa every time.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups water or broth
- 2 garlic cloves whole and peeled
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Finely mince a clove of garlic.
- Place in a salad dressing jar with the whole grain dijon mustard.
- Pour the lemon juice into the mixture with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Whisk to combine all the ingredients.
- Slowly pour extra-virgin olive oil, whisking as you go to mix.
- Taste to check the seasoning and it is done.
- Enjoy it on your favorite salad!
Notes
- Always rinse the quinoa beforehand, as some quinoa can be bitter.
- For more flavorful quinoa, cook it in broth.
- Allow the quinoa to rest as it helps with making the quinoa fluffy.
- To store: Store cooked quinoa in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- To reheat: You can reheat quinoa in the microwave with a splash of water if needed.
- To freeze: Frozen cooked quinoa will last for up to 6 months in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 1mg