Quinoa Rice
Make white rice more nutritious without sacrificing taste and texture. This healthy and tasty 2 ingredient recipe is loaded with fiber, protein and nutrients. You will never make rice the same way again!
Equipment
- 1 rice cooker or a small saucepan
Ingredients
Rice cooker method
- 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water Use slightly less
Stove top method
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup jasmine rice rinsed
- 1/2 cup quinoa
Instructions
Rice cooker method:
- Add both ingredients to rice cooker inner pot.
- Add water to the #2 line, or slightly less than the #2 line.
- Press “cook” button. Once done cooking, fluff mixture together with a rice paddle.
Stovetop method:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add both ingredients to pot. Reduce heat to lowest and cover with lid.
- Let simmer/cook for about 15-18 minutes. Check at 15 minutes to make sure the bottom of the pan is not getting scorched.
- Remove pot from heat and fluff up with a fork or rice paddle.
Video
Notes
- Rice cooker method makes about 5 cups cooked. One serving is about 200 ml / 3/4 cup. Makes about 6 servings.
- Stovetop method makes about 3 cups. One serving is about 200 ml / 3/4 cup. Makes about 4 servings.
- The 1:2 ratio of quinoa + rice to water works with any amount. When in doubt, use slightly less water.
- Safe storage: Cook to above 140 ℉ (60 ℃) . Cool quickly and store in refrigerator colder than 40 ℉ (4 ℃). Discard leftovers after 3 to 4 days.