Not the biggest fan of cooked quinoa? Try toasted quinoa. It has a nutty flavor and crunchy texture that's a great addition to many foods.

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This simple technique not only unlocks all kinds of umami flavor from this mild and highly nutritious seed but also results in the most fluffy individual quinoa grains of all time.

Move over croutons, your salad just got a new crunchy topping! Once you learn how to toast quinoa you will see how easy + versatile it is. Best of all, you don't need any oil to make crispy quinoa in minutes!

Trying to make a crispy quinoa salad? Or maybe just seeking to add the perfect salad topper? I’m sharing how to make crispy quinoa.

Turn your leftover quinoa into a delicious snack by making Quinoa Crispies at home, in four amazing flavors! Use for smoothie bowls, yogurt, salad and more!

Crispy golden crunchy Quinoa Crispies! This crispy quinoa adds crunchy texture & nutty toasty flavor to all kinds of sweet & savory meals!

Carmen Varner is a San Diego-based writer who writes about food, drinks, travel, and lifestyle.

Salad Topper is an easy and delicious way to add a tasty crunch to salads, soups & bowls. Versatile and fun to play around with, keep it simple or add your favorite seasonings. Made with toasted quinoa and seeds.

When hot salad season starts (and yes, it's a thing) this Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa is the only one I want. All the vegetables are roasted in the oven, and the quinoa is toasted to a crispy perfection. It's the perfect balance of flavors and a great way to pack vegetables into your meal.

Cover the quinoa with water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Rinse in a small strainer. Heat a frying pan to get it hot while the quinoa drains. (it is ok that there is some moisture...

Carmen Varner is a San Diego-based writer who writes about food, drinks, travel, and lifestyle.

When hot salad season starts (and yes, it's a thing) this Baked Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa is the only one I want. All the vegetables are roasted in the oven, and the quinoa is toasted to a crispy perfection. It's the perfect balance of flavors and a great way to pack vegetables into your meal.

Who thought quinoa for breakfast could taste like cinnamon toast! As written, the recipe yields 1 serving, but I like to make a big pot of quinoa early in the week for easy breakfasts all week long.

I decided to toast my Quinoa today and will go through this step by step as to how I did it so it came out nice and golden. I always make a few extra cups of Quinoa because I know I will want more. It takes time to do this right, but it is worth the effort in the long run.

How to Cook Perfect Quinoa on the Stove: A step-by-step guide with photos including quinoa to water ratio, timing, photos, and a video!

This Garlic Sage Toasted Quinoa Salad is layered with fall flavor from the roasted veggies to the creamy apple butter tahini dressing. Great to meal prep ahead to make adding veggies to your plate during the week a lot easier and tastier.

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!

Roasted Garlic Toasted Quinoa - Eat the Gains