Introduction

Quinoa is a delicious and nutritious grain that’s loaded with protein. It’s also super easy to cook, which makes it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you want to get dinner on the table quickly. However, not every cook has experience cooking quinoa and might wonder how long does quinoa take to cook? Are there any tricks? Let me answer those questions for you!

The cooking time for quinoa will depend on the type of quinoa you’re cooking.

The cooking time for quinoa will depend on the type of quinoa you’re cooking. Red, white and black quinoa have different cooking times. White quinoa is the fastest to cook; it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Black and red varieties take a little longer–if you want to use these types in your recipes, plan on giving them at least 20 minutes in simmering water before draining them out and rinsing with cold water (this removes any bitterness).

For white, red and black quinoa, cook times range from 15 to 20 minutes.

Quinoa can be cooked in a rice cooker, pressure cooker, pot on the stovetop and microwave. It can also be slow-cooked in a crockpot.

The cooking time for white quinoa is 15 minutes; red and black varieties take 20 minutes to cook.

Quinoa is done when it’s slightly al dente — there should be a little give when you bite into the grains.

Quinoa is done when it’s slightly al dente — there should be a little give when you bite into the grains. This means that you don’t want to overcook your quinoa, but you also don’t want to undercook it either.

The key is to make sure the quinoa is cooked long enough so that all of its starch has been released, but not so long that it turns mushy and falls apart in your mouth (or on your plate).

If you’re making a larger batch, you can use your stovetop as a timer so it doesn’t overcook.

If you’re making a larger batch, you can use your stovetop as a timer so it doesn’t overcook. Just place the pot on the burner and set it to boil for 5 minutes. When time’s up, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Cook quinoa according to the package directions and then taste test until you get the consistency that you like.

To make quinoa, you’ll need:

• A pot with a tight-fitting lid (a Dutch oven is ideal)
• Quinoa and water in equal amounts (for example, 1 cup of each)

If you’re cooking for two people, use 2 cups of water per 1 cup of quinoa. For four people, use 4 cups of water per 1 cup quinoa; so on and so forth.

Conclusion

The best way to cook quinoa is to follow the package directions. If you’re cooking a large batch, use your stovetop as a timer so it doesn’t overcook. You can also taste test until you get the consistency that you like!