Description
This quinoa rice recipe combines the best of both grains—fluffy, mildly nutty, and packed with nutrition. Whether cooked on the stovetop, in a rice cooker, or an Instant Pot, it’s an easy way to boost protein and fiber while keeping meals delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (white, red, or black)
- 1 cup rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown)
- 2 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa and rice:
- Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds to remove bitterness.
- Rinse the rice separately to remove excess starch.
2. Cook on stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot:
Stovetop Method:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil.
- Add rinsed quinoa and rice, along with salt and oil (if using).
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Rice Cooker Method:
- Add quinoa, rice, and 2 cups of water or broth to the rice cooker.
- Select the regular rice setting and cook.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff.
Instant Pot Method:
- Combine quinoa, rice, and 2 cups of water or broth in the Instant Pot.
- Seal the lid and set to “Pressure Cook” on high for 4 minutes.
- Let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before fluffing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use broth instead of water.
- Want a richer taste? Toast the quinoa in a dry pan before cooking.
- Quinoa to rice ratio: Adjust based on preference (1:1 for balance, 2:1 rice to quinoa for fluffier texture).
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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