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HERBED QUINOA

Quinoa toasts dry in the saucepan until it smells nutty and browns lightly, then simmers covered in boiling salted water until every drop absorbs, finished with a fork-fluff and fresh tarragon.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Toast quinoa in 2 1/2 quart saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly until it smells nutty and browns lightly (5-7 minutes ).

  2. 2

    Remove quinoa from heat. Add water and salt. Lower heat and , covered, for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and all liquid is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Fluff with fork and add tarragon before serving.

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
15%
💧Water
35%
🌍Earth
25%
💨Air
25%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat1%
Entropy7%
Reactivity93%
0.031
Heat
0.236
Entropy
3.320
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

83.25cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
4%
of 2000 cal
protein2.97g14%
carbs14.9g72%
fat1.39g15%
% Daily Value
Protein
2.97g6%
Carbs
14.9g5%
Fat
1.39g2%
Fiber
3.12g11%
Sugar
0.65g1%
Sodium
4.22mg0%