How To Cook & Season Quinoa: 3 Recipes

Step 1

Start each recipe by rinsing dry quinoa in a sieve. Drain well and add to a medium-sized saucepan.

Step 2

For the Turmeric Cumin Quinoa: bring water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover quinoa with a lid and lower heat to a simmer. Let quinoa cook for 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and leave covered for 5 minutes to let the quinoa steam. Remove cover + add all ingredients, being sure to stir everything together well. The quinoa should become a nice yellow colour from the turmeric! Adjust seasonings to taste, as desired.

Step 3

For the Lemon Basil Quinoa: bring water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover quinoa with a lid and lower heat to a simmer. Let quinoa cook for 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and leave covered for 5 minutes to let the quinoa steam. Remove cover + add all ingredients, being sure to stir everything together well. Adjust seasonings to taste, as desired.

Step 4

For the Coconut Ginger Lime Quinoa: add water and coconut milk to saucepan with quinoa. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover quinoa with a lid and lower heat to a simmer. Let quinoa cook for 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and leave covered for 5 minutes to let the quinoa steam. Remove cover + add all ingredients, being sure to stir everything together well. The coconut oil will melt when combined with the hot quinoa! Adjust seasonings to taste, as desired.