Description
This Crispy Quinoa is a delightful blend of flavor and simplicity. With just a few key ingredients like quinoa and olive oil, this dish offers a crispy texture that elevates any meal. Perfect for quick dinners or healthy snacks, it’s a must-try for homemade recipe lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (from 1 cup dry quinoa)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Additional seasonings, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with olive oil, salt, and optional seasonings.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the quinoa is crispy and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding spices like paprika or garlic powder to the mixture.
Ensure your quinoa is fully cooled before mixing to achieve the best crispiness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg