Crispy Quinoa Crunch
This crispy quinoa crunch is a delicious high-protein boost to your favorite soups, salads, breakfast yogurt, and roasted veggies. Discover the magic of crispy quinoa! This easy-to-make, toasty and delicious crunchy topper is incredibly versatile. Let me teach you some of my favorite variations!
Servings 6
Calories 78kcal
Equipment
- Parchment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa, cooked
- 2 tablespoon good olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C
- Spread the cooked 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 for a versatile plain crunchy quinoa. Mix with your hands to coat.
- Bake at 400°F/204°C for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the quinoa is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve as a topping, or as a snack!
Notes
Recipe Note:
- Here’s the fun part! Turn your crispy quinoa into flavor varieties. I like to split my cooked quinoa in half and make to flavors at a time. After the olive oil drizzle, consider adding spices, such as:
- Add a ½ teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder for a savory flair, great on salads.
- Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and a 1 tbs of sugar for a sweet crunch on yogurt.
- When adding the oil, consider using a flavored oil e.g. garlic oil, chili oil, etc. for a brilliant soup topping.
- Think green and consider using a basil oil, thyme, or parsley oil. So fun!
I’ve listed more flavor ideas in my blog post