Crispy Quinoa
Crispy Quinoa
Whole grains are consistently found to be beneficial for overall health. The MIND diet eating pattern, which has an emphasis on improving brain health and reducing cognitive decline, suggests including 3 servings of whole grains each day. If you are new to whole grains, that can feel like a tall order, and it can help to get creative.
Crispy quinoa is a great way to add texture and nutrient density to meals and snacks. Try it added to salads, yogurt, or even pasta as an alternative to toasted breadcrumbs. This recipe keeps the flavor neutral, but you can play with adding seasonings like garlic for savory dishes or cinnamon for fruit and yogurt bowls.
Makes: about 1 cup
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- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa*
- 4 teaspoons avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- On a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, stir together quinoa, oil and salt until evenly mixed. Spread into a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stir, cook for 10 minutes, and stir again. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until the quinoa is golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container to store at room temperature.
*When cooking whole grains, consider cooking a double or triple batch and freezing the extras to use later. Frozen, thawed quinoa is perfect for this recipe.
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