Thermos Method Quinoa

Thermos Method Quinoa
Ingredients:
  • 1 stainless steel bullet-style Thermos®, 17 ounce size
  • ½ cup quinoa (prewashed)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Salt, if desired
Instructions:

If it’s cold outside, preheat your thermos by pouring in boiling water and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Drain off—you can use this water for a hot drink or for whatever.

Meanwhile, bring the cup of water to boil. Add the quinoa and salt to the thermos. Seal tightly and shake a couple of times. Ignore for 4 to 6 hours.

Use a long-handled spoon to remove some of the quinoa. Knock out the rest into a clean bowl or sandwich bag. It will be nice and warm. Use as desired. Rinse the thermos out.

Makes about 1½ cups cooked. Use as you would instant rice, for serving sauces and soups over.

Serves 2.

See here for an updated version of this classic no-cook gluten-free recipe.