{"id":47047,"date":"2023-09-25T14:47:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T21:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=47047"},"modified":"2023-09-25T15:13:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:13:44","slug":"how-to-cook-quinoa-bonus-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/how-to-cook-quinoa-bonus-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Quinoa &#8211; BONUS Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ngfb schema image for pinterest pin it button -->\n<div class=\"ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-800x800.jpg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"width:0;height:0;\" data-pin-description=\"How to Cook Quinoa + BONUS Week ONE Challenge Approved Quinoa Salad Have you tried cooking Quinoa in the past and found that you didn&#039;t really like it? You&#039;re not alone! This is something I hear often. I&#039;ve put some tips and tricks together to...\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div><!-- .ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest -->\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/atujw-jlwiQ' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>How to Cook Quinoa + BONUS Week ONE Challenge Approved Quinoa Salad<\/h1>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47063\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Recipe-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Have you tried cooking Quinoa in the past and found that you didn&#8217;t really like it?<\/h3>\n<h3>You&#8217;re not alone! This is something I hear often. I&#8217;ve put some tips and tricks together to change this!<\/h3>\n<h3>Quinoa is so incredibly great for us, and it&#8217;s a BIG part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">30-Day Challenge program<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<h3>Quinoa is week ONE Approved and something I really encourage you to incorporate for life.<\/h3>\n<h3>I often have a big container of cooked quinoa stashed in my fridge. It\u2019s easy to prepare once you know how, adds protein and fiber to a tasty salad, and also makes a great addition to a soup or casserole!<\/h3>\n<h3>It really is a versatile food that everyone would benefit from having on hand!<\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Rachel&#8217;s Tips to ADD MORE FLAVOR to your Quinoa:<\/h2>\n<h3>Aside from rinsing beforehand, there are some additional ideas you can incorporate to increase the flavor of your quinoa:<br \/>\n\u2705Add a clove or two of garlic to the cooking process, or minced garlic<br \/>\n\u2705Use broth instead of water to cook your quinoa in<br \/>\n\u2705Add a bay leaf while cooking<br \/>\n\u2705Add fresh lemon juice and\/or zest once finished cooking<br \/>\n\u2705Add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, basil, or mint at the tail end of cooking<br \/>\n\u2705Add chopped fresh arugula or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking time<br \/>\n\u2705Add a teaspoon of olive oil that you love<\/h3>\n<h3>You can make a quick Quinoa Salad after your quinoa is cooked and cooled.<\/h3>\n<h3>I often do this during week ONE of our <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">30-Day Challenge program<\/a> because all of these ingredients are Challenge Approved and this is so tasty!<\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Week ONE APPROVED Quinoa Salad:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>4 cups cooked and cooled Quinoa<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2 cups small diced fresh tomatoes with most of their juices<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2 cups small diced crisp cucumbers<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 small red onion, diced small<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 bunch fresh parsley or other fresh herbs, minced<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 large fresh lemon, juice and zest<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Gently toss ingredients together, taste test and adjust to your preferences.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47061\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Week-1-approved-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>This recipe is very adjustable and can be made to your own desired outcome.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47058\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Ingredients-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47060\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-step-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Stays good in the fridge for 5 days, so this is excellent for meal prep.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47057\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-Healthy-Eatin-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1It wasn\u2019t that long ago that quinoa was an exotic grain that most of us hadn\u2019t heard of!<\/h3>\n<h3>Now it\u2019s a healthy \u201csuperfood\u201d staple that a lot of people keep in their kitchens.<\/h3>\n<h3>Quinoa contains several important minerals \u2013 including magnesium, iron, and zinc \u2013 and it may help lower blood sugar levels.<\/h3>\n<h3>It\u2019s also a good source of fiber and antioxidants.<\/h3>\n<h3>Even though it\u2019s considered a grain, it\u2019s not really a grain (it\u2019s a seed) \u2013 and that means it doesn\u2019t seem to bother most people who are sensitive to gluten.<\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>\u2705I\u2019ve got a quinoa tip for you!<\/h2>\n<h3>If you\u2019ve tried quinoa in the past and thought it tasted bitter, it was probably because it was still coated with saponins, a chemical produced by the plant to protect itself when it\u2019s growing.<\/h3>\n<h3>Make sure you rinse the quinoa before you cook it! I know this can be a little tricky because the seeds are so small \u2026 but I have a trick for you:<\/h3>\n<h3>THE TRICK: Place the tiny seeds in a coffee filter, and then put the filter in a sieve or colander before you rinse.<br \/>\nDo you have quinoa in your pantry?<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>REFERENCE:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/274745\">MedicalNewsToday<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/quinoa\">HealthLine<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/quinoa\">Britannica<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>ANY broth works GREAT to cook your quinoa! Use vegetable broth, chicken, or beef bone broth to increase the protein and nutrients.<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/clean-eating-instant-pot-veggie-broth\/\">\ud83c\udf31Homemade Instant Pot Vegetable Broth<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/slow-cooker-bone-broth-lowers-inflammation\/\">\ud83c\udf57Homemade Chicken Bone Broth Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/homemade-roasted-beef-bone-broth\/\">\ud83c\udf56Homemade Roasted Beef Bone Broth<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>To store your cooked quinoa:<\/strong><br \/>\nCooked quinoa should be refrigerated in an airtight container to keep out moisture and contamination.<\/h3>\n<h3>It can last for five days in the refrigerator and six months in the freezer.<br \/>\nHere are some of our FAVORITE Quinoa Recipes for you to try:<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/black-bean-quinoa-chopped-salad\/\">Black Bean Quinoa Chopped Salad for Light and Fresh Clean Eats!<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/quinoa-olive-herbed-salad\/\">Quinoa + Olive Herbed Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/turkey-quinoa-taco-bake\/\">Turkey Quinoa Taco Bake<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/quinoa-chopped-salad\/\">Quinoa Chopped Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/nectarine-quinoa-tabbouleh\/\">Nectarine Quinoa Tabbouleh<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/mango-quinoa-chopped-salad\/\">Mango Quinoa Chopped Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/spicy-chipotle-quinoa\/\">Spicy Chipotle Quinoa<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Servings 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Ingredients:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>1 part uncooked quinoa (example: 1 cup dry quinoa)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2 parts water or broth (example: 2 cups water\/broth)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>sea salt, to taste (around \u00bc teaspoon salt per cup of dry quinoa)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Instructions:<\/h2>\n<h3>Place your dry\/uncooked quinoa into a fine mesh strainer and rinse really well under running water for about 30 seconds or so.<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47052\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-wp-pid=\"47052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-1-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Transfer your rinsed quinoa to a pot and add the water\/broth, and sea salt.<br \/>\nBring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer.<br \/>\nSimmer uncovered until your quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid, about 15 minutes.<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47053\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Turn the heat off, cover the saucepan, remove from the heat, and allow your quinoa to steam\/rest in the covered pot for 10 minutes.<br \/>\nRemove the lid and fluff your quinoa with a fork.<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47054\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"47054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-BONUS-Salad-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, 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