Meal Prep Quinoa
This guide will show you how to easily meal prep quinoa for the week. Feel free to double or tripped the measurements (there is a button that does that!)1 CUP UNCOOKED QUINOA = 3 CUPS COOKEDSpecial Tip: I have a full article on Cooking Quinoa in a Rice Cooker here.
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
Serving: 1cup (cooked quinoa)Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 27.3gProtein: 6gFat: 2.6gSaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0gCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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