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Sous Vide Quinoa

This method using an immersion circulator is simple and produces perfectly cooked quinoa every time. Quinoa is a great addition to salads or as a side dish with your favorite protein.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Sous Vide
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the immersion circulator to a large pot of water. Insert the sous vide and bring the temperature up to 180F.
  • (OPTIONAL) To toast quinoa, simply add it to a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for about five minutes stirring frequently until the quinoa is evenly toasted and a fragrant nutty flavor is released. Once the quinoa is toasted, remove it from the heat and set it aside until completely cooled.
  • Add the quinoa, salt and pepper, and water to a quart-sized bag or container. Vacuum seal the bag or use the water displacement method.
  • Place the sealed bag/container into your immersion circulator and cook at 180F for one hour or until all of the water is absorbed.
  • Let the quinoa cool for 10 minutes, then open the bag carefully. Add the cooked quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork. Serve while hot.

Sous Vide Quinoa In A Glass Jar

  • Add the water and quinoa into an appropriate-sized mason jar and add to the heated water bath. Cook for 2-3 hours or until all the water is fully absorbed.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg