freezing quinoa

[sub_lim_inal]

I just cooked quite a bit of quinoa.  Does anyone know if it freezes well?  Also, how many days does cooked quinoa keep?

thanks!

Comments

[allhope_aside]

this sounds lame, but how do you even cook quinoa? last time i made it, it was really gross.

[sub_lim_inal]

well honestly this is the first time i've cooked it myself. first, make sure you rinse the quinoa really really well before cooking. after rinsing, i just boiled 3 cups of water and then put in 1 1/2 cups quinoa, covered, and let boil for about ten minutes or till tender and little "tails" come out. tasted good to me. i added some garlic and italian seasoning and diced onions.

[studiouspilgrim]

It's a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa. I always put the quinoa in the pot with the water, cover it bring it to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer and cook until tender but not mushy. If there is to much liquid at the end and its soft enough I take the lid off and let the extra water evaporate off! I eat it with baked tofu and veggies, or I like to put soups or stews. I basically use it in place of rice...

[br0ken_dolly]

it'll freeze okay, although it'll last in your fridge for a couple weeks i bet. i cooked a ton of it once for dishes i didnt end up making for almost 2 wks and it was fine :)

[sub_lim_inal]

that's relieving!!

[katnyu002]

It freezes wonderfully.