How do you cook quinoa? You're all but guaranteed fluffy grains every single time with the pasta method. Here's how to do it.

Toasting the grain in a dry pan before cooking it pilaf-style creates an appealing nutty taste and a delicate crunch.

Quinoa, while enjoyed in South America for thousands of years, has recently become popular in the rest of the globe. A decade ago, it was a true surprise to find quinoa even in the depths of a health ...

Don't have the time or patience to watch over a pot of quinoa slowly simmering on the stove? Fret not: You can make fluffy quinoa in a rice cooker instead.

To cook quinoa perfectly every time, start by thoroughly rinsing the grains in a fine-mesh sieve. This removes saponin from the grains, which makes them bitter or prevents them from fluffing properly.

Transform basic quinoa into a nutrient-rich power bowl with these game-changing cooking techniques. Learn how to make the perfect vegetarian dinner.

I like to toast quinoa in a dry saucepan before cooking it, pilaf-style, a process that creates an appealing nutty taste and a delicate crunch.

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Cook’s notes: I haven’t encountered unwashed quinoa in many years. Older recipes say to rinse and drain quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.

Recipe: Here’s how to cook quinoa without making it bland and limp Toasted Quinoa with Feta and Herbs prepares the popular grain in a way that doesn’t leave it bland and waterlogged.