Use it up · Grains, rice and pasta

Quinoa

Have extra quinoa? Here’s how to choose, store and prep quinoa, plus 6 family recipes to use it all up, best matches first.

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🛒 Choosing it

White quinoa is mildest; red and black are chewier.

🧊 Storing it

Pantry: Sealed, in a cool, dry place
Fridge: Cooked: 3 to 4 days, like other leftovers

Keep the fridge at 40°F or below and the freezer at 0°F. Freezer times are for best quality; food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe. When in doubt, throw it out. Times from FoodSafety.gov.

🔪 Prepping it

Rinse well to remove the bitter coating. Simmer 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water for 15 minutes, then rest 5.

📊 Nutrition per 100 g

Quinoa. 100 g is about 3 1/2 ounces.

Calories	368 kcal	18%
Protein	14 g	28%
Total fat	6.1 g	8%
Saturated fat	0.7 g	4%
Total carbohydrate	64 g	23%
Dietary fiber	7.0 g	25%
Sodium	5.0 mg	0%
Calcium	47 mg	4%
Iron	4.6 mg	25%
Potassium	563 mg	12%

% Daily Value for adults (FDA). From USDA FoodData Central 168874 (SR Legacy).

🍽 Recipes that use it up

6 recipes, the ones that use the most quinoa first.

Plan them into your week in the meal planner, or find recipes for two or three things at once with the “What can I make?” picker.

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Storage times and buying tips are general guides from the sources below; follow any date or instructions on the package. Cook meat, poultry, fish and eggs to the USDA safe temperatures in each recipe.