Steam Quinoa Recipe
Enjoy our fluffy steam quinoa, perfectly cooked for a nutritious and wholesome meal.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water for about 2 minutes. This removes the saponins, which can make quinoa taste bitter.
- 2
Prepare the Steamer
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. If you have a steamer basket, place it over the boiling water.
- 3
Steam the Quinoa
Add the rinsed quinoa to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes, until the quinoa is fluffy and has absorbed all the water.
- 4