How To Cook Quinoa In Your Crock Pot

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Quinoa seeds have a slight bitter flavor with a grainy texture. If you prepare quinoa incorrectly, it may turn to mush or adopt a vaguely muddy flavor. You can cook quinoa in a Crock Pot over the course of three to six hours for a healthy, make-ahead meal. Serve cooked quinoa as a side dish to meats, soups or stews.


Ingredients:

  •  1/2 cups quinoa
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

    • Directions:


    1. Pour the quinoa into a mesh strainer and rinse under cool, running water for 60 seconds. 2. Shake the quinoa in the strainer to rinse all of it thoroughly.3. Next, add the quinoa to the crock pot and add 1 Tbsp of Olive oil.
    4. Stir with a wooden spoon to coat 
    5. Add chicken or vegetable stock over the top.
    6. Cook on low for 5 -6 hours or until done.
    Fluff with a fork when ready to serve.


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