Recipe - Steamed Quinoa

I'm spending some time with my middle grandson this weekend and he loves good food as much as I do. We loved our lunch today which included this . . .

Recipe - Steamed Quinoa

2 servings

Cooking 15 min

160 calories per serving

Can be done in advance Very easy Gluten Free Lactose Free Nuts & Peanuts Free Halal Kosher Vegetarian Artery-healthy Heart-healthy

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa 90 g

1 cup water 250 mL

1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g

Method

Place the quinoa in a fine strainer and hold it under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well.

To cook, use two parts liquid to one part quinoa. Combine the liquid and quinoa with salt to taste in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the grains are translucent and the germ has spiralled out from each grain, about 15 minutes.

Serve.

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