Meal Prep 101: Quinoa
Prepping quinoa gives you a base start to any meal. Use quinoa throughout your week in stir frys, stews, morning breakfast porridge, salads, as a side....it is hearty, filling, delicious, AND healthy! Remember, prepping food gives you future power!
9
Servings
25 mins
Total cook time
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked O Organics™ Quinoa
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse quinoa with cool water in a fine mesh strainer for 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
Add rinsed quinoa, salt and water to a 4 quart pot. Bring to a boil covered over medium heat.
Step 3
Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes. Keep covered and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes then fluff with fork (all the germ should be separated from the seed, creating tiny spirals.)
Step 4
Let cool and place in airtight containers in the refrigerator to use during the week.
All recipe ingredients should be cooked to a safe internal temperature according to USDA guidelines. After preparing a recipe, please store any leftovers in the refrigerator.