Use this easy fool-proof method to make perfect light, fluffy quinoa every time!
Prep time: PT2M
Cook time: PT25M
Total time: PT27M
Rating
4.91 stars (287 reviews)
Keywords
quinoa recipes, fall, spring, summer, winter
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
1¾ cups water
Categories
Component
Steps
Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10 more minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
Reviews
Gail on 2026-02-12 04:20:35 (5 stars): Turns out perfect every time. Thank you.
Kristy on 2026-02-03 16:19:11 (5 stars): Perfect!
KImberly on 2026-01-08 08:33:27 (5 stars): Excellent! I just made this and it turned out perfect. I also took someones suggestion and fluffed with chopsticks. Thank you,
Andreea on 2025-12-31 04:11:35 (5 stars): This is my booked, written down, and best cooking quinoa method. Thank you! I have used it again and again since I found it. Fluffy and spot on.
I always rinse the quinoa before boiling, same as rice cooking. Some quinoa are bitter and this removes some of that bitterness.
I always remove the foam when it boils, and before putting the lid onm
I prefer chopsticks instead of fork, for fluffing it. It works so much better!
And I add the olive oil when it is just warm, and I leave it as suck until it is cold, so I can then add the rest of the salad ingredients tk it.
Thank you, again! :)
L on 2025-11-15 18:23:22 (5 stars): It is 1+3/4 cups of water (so a liile under 2 cups). Comes out just right.
stacy king on 2025-10-27 17:46:48 (5 stars): I have to admit I followed a tip from another of your recipes that after washing the rice put a pad of butter ( I used olive oil) and toast the quinoa for a couple of mins
And then I added 1, 3/4 cups water and some salt……
Turned out perfectly. Thank you
suz on 2025-10-12 08:49:17 (5 stars): 100 grams qui in a bowl
125ml boiling water
put a plate over it for 5 mins then take off plate and perfect
ratios as a bove
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hey- my pleasure chef - anytime
Michelle on 2025-10-04 05:38:47 (5 stars): Your way to cook quinoa was perfect! This was the only one I found that got me the fluffy quinoa. Thank you!!
Mary on 2025-09-07 20:25:30 (5 stars): Great results every time!
Jane on 2025-08-05 15:47:52 (5 stars): Turned out perfect! Thank you so much.
