How To Cook Quinoa in Rice Cooker

Learn how to cook this fluffy grain in your rice cooker.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Western

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 344kcal

Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh sieve.
Rinse under a running tap and thoroughly wash the quinoa (rubbing through it with your fingers) for 3 minutes to remove any bitter outer coating.
Let the quinoa drain for a few minutes to remove excess liquid.
Oil the rice cooker insert, then add the rinsed quinoa, water, oil, and salt.
Cover the rice cooker and press cook.
Let it cook until it switches off. This can take anywhere between 15- 25 minutes depending on your brand or rice cooker.
Let the quinoa sit undisturbed for a further 5-10 minutes before opening the rice cooker, fluffing, and serving.

If you have time, let the rinsed quinoa drain between 15-30 minutes to get rid of the excess moisture.
Toasting the quinoa before cooking adds an extra depth of nutty flavor.
Do not reheat cooked quinoa more than once.
Store the cooled cooked quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
If you omit the oil or replace it with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.