How to Cook Quinoa in a Rice Cooker

Photo of Cooked Quinoa in a Rice Cooker with a serving spoon and cloth napkin next to it.

How to Cook Quinoa in a Rice Cooker

Want perfect quinoa in less than 30 minutes? Your rice cooker is about to become your new favorite kitchen appliance. It is a game changer for cooking quinoa. Here is how to cook perfect quinoa in a rice cooker every time!

Course Main

Cuisine Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

Calories 104kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
Olive Oil Spray or a spoon of coconut oil
2 cups liquid chicken broth, vegetable broth, juice or water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water for three to five minutes, until the water runs clear.
Spray the bottom of the rice cooker with olive oil.
Place the quinoa in the rice cooker.
Add 2 cups of liquid.
Turn the rice cooker on and cook for 15 minutes. (Use the white rice setting if you have one.)
Unplug the rice cooker and allow to sit for 5 to 10 more minutes.
Fluff and serve.

Notes

Tip: I often buy pre-rinsed quinoa but I still rinse it. Whether you do or not is a personal choice, but I find well-rinsed quinoa easier to digest.

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