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Cooked quinoa





Yields
Makes 5 cups; about 4 servings

 1 1/2 cups quinoa
 1/4 teaspoon salt
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In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 cups water to a boil. In a strainer, rinse 1 1/2 cups quinoa under running water; drain thoroughly. Add quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan with boiling water. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender to bite, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g5%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 156mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%

Dietary Fiber 3.8g14%
Protein 8.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.