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Toasted Quinoa

5 from 7 votes
An overhead view of a jar of golden brown toasted quinoa.
Not the biggest fan of cooked quinoa? Try toasted quinoa. It has a nutty flavor and crunchy texture that's a great addition to salads, soups, bowls, and more.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Soak & rinse. Soak the quinoa seeds in a bowl of water and set aside for 5 minutes to remove the saponins and bitterness. Then use a fine-mesh sieve to drain and thoroughly rinse the quinoa.
  • Toast. Add the wet quinoa to a dry skillet over medium-low heat and use a whisk to move the quinoa around in the pan until it dries. After a few minutes, it’ll start to make popping noises, smell nutty, and turn golden brown. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Notes

You can use as much or as little quinoa as you want - it doesn't need to be ½ cup. Because it lasts for such a long time, it's nice to keep some stocked in your pantry when your food needs a little something extra.