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Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa

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A simple method to achieve perfectly fluffy quinoa, ideal as a side dish or a base for your favorite meals.

Ingredients for Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa

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Quinoa, rinsed

cups

Water, boiled

0 fl-oz

Olive Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

How to Make Perfectly Fluffy Quinoa

1. Rinse Quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a sieve until the water runs clear.

2. Boil Water

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.

3. Cook Quinoa

Add the rinsed quinoa and ½ teaspoon of coarse kosher salt to the boiling water. Stir the mixture just once to combine, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the quinoa absorbs all the water and becomes tender.

4. Season and Fluff

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the quinoa, then season it with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Use a fork to fluff the quinoa gently, tossing it as you do so.

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