Quinoa Toasted
Elevate your quinoa game with this simple yet flavorful Quinoa Toasted recipe! By toasting the quinoa to a golden perfection before simmering, this dish develops a rich, nutty aroma and enhanced depth of flavor that sets it apart from ordinary preparations. With just four wholesome ingredients—quinoa, olive oil, water, and a touch of salt—this recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a warm, savory side dish or a base for salads, bowls, and meal prep, this versatile quinoa is as healthy as it is delicious. Whether you're new to quinoa or a long-time fan, this easy, beginner-friendly method will become your go-to for creating light, fluffy, and irresistibly aromatic quinoa every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine-mesh sieve. This removes the natural coating called saponin, which can cause bitterness.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the quinoa and toast it for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes golden brown and emits a nutty aroma.
Transfer the toasted quinoa to a medium saucepan.
Add water, olive oil, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the quinoa to finish steaming and fluffing up.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving. Serve warm as a side dish, or let it cool and use it in salads or other recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
