How To Make Crispy Quinoa (Oven Roasted)
Crispy quinoa is naturally gluten free, has a crunchy texture, and slightly nutty flavor. Plus it's a great way to repurpose leftover quinoa! This quinoa snack can be made sweet or savory.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked quinoa or less, see notes below
- 2 tablespoons olive oil see notes below if using less quinoa
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
- Season the cooked quinoa with olive oil, a pinch of kosher salt, a few cracks of black pepper, and any additional seasonings if desired.
- Spread the seasoned quinoa directly onto a rimmed baking sheet into an even layer (skip the parchment paper). The direct contact with the hot pan allows it to crisp up nicely. If using the full 4 cups of cooked quinoa you'll need two rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes so it doesn’t burn. It's ready when it's golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Quinoa amount: You can use any amount of cooked quinoa. Whatever amount you have, you'll need ½ tablespoon or 1½ teaspoons of olive oil per cup of quinoa.
This recipe makes 1½ cups of crispy quinoa.
1 cup of dry quinoa = 4 cups of cooked quinoa.
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