Use this easy fool-proof method to make perfect light, fluffy quinoa every time!
Prep time: PT2M
Cook time: PT25M
Total time: PT27M
Rating
4.88 stars (295 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
Lisa L on 2026-09-27 17:06:10 (5 stars): used homemade vegetable broth. turned out perfectly! no more mush. thank you :)
genet on 2026-09-18 16:19:27 (5 stars): ok hear me out. this quinoa. roasted chicken with a bbq/chili oil sauce. some leafy greens. roasted root vegetables and broccoli. and an almond butter olive oil emulsified sauce with ginger, smoked paprika, honey, cayenne, and cinnamon. hallelujah thank you for the perfect base for a quinoa bowl
Rachel on 2026-08-31 11:58:27 (5 stars): This is my second time using this recipe, and once again my quinoa has cooked to perfection.
Abby on 2026-08-01 05:31:25 (5 stars): Works like a charm. I had come back to this page every time I cooked quinoa and now have it memorized. Thanks for a great fail-proof method!
Barbara on 2026-05-10 17:30:43 (5 stars): Love it! Easy and perfect
Avir on 2026-04-26 03:29:51 (5 stars): Been using this how to guide in cooking quinoa. And always turn out great. Nutty and not soggy. Pair it with tasty adobo or mix it with your salad and even with red or brown rice. It adds crunch and nutty taste. I am dependent on this recipe. Thanks.
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! :)
