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📖 How to make puffed quinoa
Step 3:Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Allow it to heat up for a few minutes until it’s very hot. You can test the heat by sprinkling a few drops of water into the pan – if they sizzle and evaporate immediately, the pan is ready. I love how it can be used in sweet or savory dishes, and it’s perfect for meal prep too—you can make a big batch and use it throughout the week. If you are looking for other easy meal prep options, check out my gochujang tofu, sheet pan cauliflower, and my delicious vegetable lasagna. Plus, there’s something really satisfying about making it yourself at home, especially when you realize how easy it is. I know you’ll appreciate how quick and versatile this recipe is—you’ll be sprinkling it on everything in no time! Step 5:Once puffed, quickly remove the quinoa from the pan and transfer it to a large bowl. Repeat the process in batches until all the quinoa is puffed. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even puffing.
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent scorching. Test the pan’s heat with a few drops of water; it should sizzle immediately for perfect puffing. Puff the quinoa in small batches to ensure each grain gets evenly heated.
🍴 How to serve popped quinoa
Serve puffed quinoa as a topping for yogurt, smoothies, breakfast cereals, oatmeal, and salads or as a crunchy addition to granola bars, nut bars, and other baked goods like these pistachio muffins. You can also eat it as a snack or add it to your trail mix. Make a quinoa bar with puffed quinoa, rolled oats, nuts, dried fruits, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, honey, and salt.
🍴Storage and reheating suggestions
Store puffed quinoa in an airtight container or jars with lids for up to 2 weeks and place it in a cool, dark place like your pantry or cupboard. Make sure that it’s completely cool before storing it to maintain its crunch.
🍴 More quinoa recipes
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