Can you freeze quinoa?
This has probably become clear to you, since you’re reading this post, but yes, you can! It’s one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts. I don’t ever cook a partial bag of quinoa; I always make the entire thing. It’s so much easier to only do that work once rather than every time you need quinoa for a recipe. How long it takes: half hour Equipment you’ll need: large covered pan, freezer bags or containers Servings: makes 9 cups I cook the entire bag, let it cool, and then put it in measured portions in zip-top bags. I flatten them out so they fit nicely in my freezer, label them with the date and quantity, and then freeze until I need them again. They thaw quickly (especially when they’re flattened out), and they make my life (and yours!) SO MUCH EASIER.
How to Freeze Quinoa
Here’s the quick version. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full run-down.
Best Quinoa Recipes
Here are some of my faves, but you can see all my quinoa recipes here.
Vegan Tacos with Roasted Carrots, Mushrooms, and Quinoa (cannot even tell you how much I love these tacos!) Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa – this one is a great quick dinner, dump everything in and let the Instant Pot work its magic! Quinoa Pancakes – add extra protein and fiber to your pancakes with quinoa! Apple Quinoa Pancakes Vegetarian Quinoa Chili with Black Beans Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Tomatoes Breakfast Quinoa with Chia and Cinnamon Vegan Bolognese (its crazy how meat-like this is!)
Post updated October, 2019.
