Perfect Fluffy Cooked Quinoa in 30 Min

Instructions:

1. Place the dry quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse under cold running water for 30-60 seconds, shaking the basket to ensure all dust and saponins are washed away. Drain thoroughly.
2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed, drained quinoa and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the grains smell nutty and look slightly translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Pour in the water and add the salt. Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
5. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
6. Remove the pan from the heat. Keep the lid on and let the pot sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow moisture to redistribute.
7. Remove the lid and use a fork to gently lift and separate the grains to incorporate air.