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Popped Quinoa Recipe
These popped quinoa are a crispy, crunchy snack, or toss them as a topping for yogurt, cereal, or salad. They are also a feel-good munch.
Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Course:
Snack / Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
52
kcal
Author:
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
½
cup
quinoa
pre-rinsed and dried
Instructions
In medium to slow flame, heat a heavy bottomed pot.
Once it becomes hot, add quinoa.
Wait until you start seeing quinoa pops.
Then gently shake back and forth to avoid quinoa scorching to the pan.
Continue to do so, until all the grains popped completely.
Notes
Watch closely, as quinoa can burn quickly—gently shake the pan to prevent scorching.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for two weeks, in the fridge for two weeks, or freeze for three months.
No thawing is needed; reheat on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes to restore warmth and crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories:
52
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg
|
Potassium:
80
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
2
IU
|
Calcium:
7
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg