Popped Quinoa Recipe
Looking for a new twist on your morning routine or a wholesome snack to keep you energized throughout the day? Try this delightful and crunchy Popped Quinoa recipe! Popped quinoa adds a satisfying texture and nutty flavor to any dish. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed on its own, sprinkled over yogurt or salads, or used as a topping for soups and stews. This recipe is simple, quick, and requires just one ingredient - quinoa! Let's get popping!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water to remove the bitter coating called saponin.
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Heat a non-stick skillet or pot over medium heat, ensuring the pan is dry with no oil or butter.
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Add the rinsed quinoa to the hot skillet.
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Stir the quinoa continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula as it begins to heat up and pop.
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Keep stirring the quinoa to prevent burning. The quinoa will start to make a popping sound similar to popcorn.
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Continue stirring until the quinoa has popped fully, about 3-5 minutes, and has increased in volume and turned golden brown.
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Remove the popped quinoa from heat and transfer it to a bowl.
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Allow the popped quinoa to cool before enjoying it on its own or as a topping.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup popped quinoa- Calories
- 222 kcal
- Total Fat
- 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0.4 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 13 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 39 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugars
- 1.6 g
- Protein
- 8 g
We hope you enjoy making and indulging in this simple yet delicious Popped Quinoa recipe. Share your creations with us and let us know how you like to enjoy this crunchy treat!