How to make crispy quinoa
If you are looking for a crispy, high-protein, easy and delicious addition to your meals, let me introduce you to crispy quinoa. It's easy to make, it's toasty and delicious, and it's so versatile. Here is how to make it, and a few of my favorite variations!
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tbsp good olive oil, or your oil of choice see blog post for variations!
- 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt use half if using Morton's
Optional finishers
- 1 tbsp "finishing" additions see blog post for variations, this can be hot honey, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fig balsamic, anything you'd like!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spread the quinoa evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet. Try to make it all in one layer, with no pieces on top of each other.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt to taste. Mix with your hands to coat.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. At the last 10 minute mark, add your finishing additions and toss to coat. Bake until the quinoa is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve as a topping, serve as a side dish, or serve as a snack!