How To Cook Quinoa In A Rice Cooker

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Learn how to cook quinoa in a rice cooker to its perfect fluffy texture and no sticking guarantee.

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Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: servings (1/4 cup)

Calories: 54.9kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa White, uncooked
2 cup Cold Water or broth

Optional

1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
¼ teaspoon Salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Rub the rice cooker cavity bottom with coconut oil. Set aside.
In a sieve, add uncooked quinoa and rinse under cold water to remove any dust and impurities.
Place the rinsed quinoa in the rice cooker, top with cold water, close the rice cooker lid, and push the rice cooker start button.
If your rice cooker doesn't have a timer and doesn't stop by itself, set a timer.
Cook White Quinoa for 15 minutes, Brown Quinoa for 18-19 minutes, or Black Quinoa for 20-21 minutes.
When the timer stops, remove the lid let the steam evaporate then use a fork to fluff the quinoa.
Transfer to a large 9-inch x 11-inch baking dish and cool down at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Storage

Store the quinoa for up to 4 days in a sealed container in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge the day before.

Equipment

Notes

Can I Use Any Quinoa Color? Yes, brown or red quinoa will cook with the same instructions. They just require a slightly different cooking time.

Can I Flavor Cooked Quinoa? You can add a pinch of salt and pepper, or stir in some dry spices like 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning.

What Color Quinoa Is The Healthiest? All quinoa colors are very healthy grains, but red quinoa has a slightly stronger nutritional profile with more antioxidants.

Is Brown Or White Quinoa Better? The best of all quinoa colors is red, but between brown and white, the healthiest option is brown. However, even white quinoa is a very healthy choice.

Is Quinoa Healthier Than Rice? Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it includes all the essential amino acids. This makes it a very useful ingredient on a vegan diet. It's also richer in fiber, protein, and antioxidants than rice.

Do You Need To Soak Quinoa Before Cooking? It's not necessary to soak quinoa but doing so makes it easier to digest and helps remove the bitter flavors.

Is Quinoa Anti-Inflammatory? Quinoa contains many anti-inflammatory phytochemicals (source), so it could help combat inflammation.

How Do You Get Rid of the Bitter Quinoa Taste? The essential step to reduce the bitterness of quinoa is to rinse it before cooking it while rubbing the seeds. You can also let it soak for a few hours at room temperature or 10 minutes at 140F (60C) to have almost no bitterness.

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