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quinoa that was made in a slow cooker displayed in a wooden bowl
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Lazy Slow Cooker Quinoa

Slow Cook Quinoa is easy and foolproof. It is the perfect way to make a healthy, delicious side dish to complement your other crockpot creations!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quinoa in crock pot, slow cooker quinoa
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

  • 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Quinoa
  • 6 cups water
  • ½ tsp salt optional

Instructions

  • Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cool water until water runs clear.
  • spray your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray
  • place quinoa into the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt (if using)
    ½ teaspoon salt, 2 cups Quinoa
  • pour water over quinoa and stir briefly to make sure all quinoa is submerged.
    6 cups water
  • cover and cook on low
  • after about 1.5 hours, check on quinoa every 15 minutes. Once the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa looks as though it has popped open, it is ready.
  • fluff with a fork and enjoy!!

Notes

You can use any color quinoa in this recipe. 
If you double this recipe, cooking time may be a bit longer.  

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg