Meal prepping quinoa is such a great way to have healthy grains on hand all week long! I often make a double batch just for this reason. In this guide, I’ve Included instructions to make quinoa on the stovetop, in an instant pot, and in a slow cooker.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water, vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Meal Prep Quinoa
Healthy Quinoa Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: Making your quinoa ahead of the time is such a great time saver. I always make a double batch when I need quinoa just to have leftovers in my fridge. Just cook according to the instructions, cool and add to the fridge.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days.
Reheating: I like to serve my leftover quinoa cold (which is safe unlike rice) but you can reheat it over the stovetop on low heat, covered. Or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Meal Prep Quinoa Recipe
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Equipment
- mesh colander
Ingredients
Stovetop Measurements:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Measurements:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1.5 cups water vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions:
- Use a mesh colander to rinse the quinoa under running water, rinsing well to remove the bitterness.
- To a sauce pan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups water (or broth).
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then lower the heat and keep at a low simmer until the liquid is all absorbed. About 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat, cover, and steam the for 5 minutes.
- Add salt and fluff with a fork.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Use a mesh colander to rinse the quinoa under running water, rinsing well to remove the bitterness.
- To a 6 quart Instant pot, add the quinoa and 1.5 cups water (or broth).
- Secure the lid, and cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
- Let the pressure naturally release.
- Add salt and fluff with a fork.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Use a mesh colander to rinse the quinoa under running water, rinsing well to remove the bitterness.
- To a slow cooker, add the quinoa and 1.5 cups water (or broth).
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Add salt and fluff with a fork.
Nutrition
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