Add 1 cup of quinoa to a hot dry pan on low-medium heat (not cooked quinoa, but it will be wet from rinsing). If you add too much quinoa, it won't toast, it'll just cook.
Use a wooden spoon or whisk to stir the quinoa as it's toasting. (don't use a metal utensil - it'll scratch your pan because you'll be doing a lot of whisking)
The quinoa will be fairly wet, then it'll start to dry out and eventually it'll pop. If the temp is too high, it'll start popping fast and make a mess. If you keep the temp to low-medium/medium, it'll give you a bit of warning.
Once you notice that it slightly turns color and gets crunchy, remove from heat and allow the quinoa to cool completely.
How to Make Crispy Quinoa in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 375º.
Rinse quinoa in a large bowl or mesh colander with cold water.
Add 1 cup of quinoa to a baking sheet. Spread out quinoa into a single layer. This is an easy way to ensure that the quinoa will crisp evenly.
Cook for 20-30 minutes. Stir the quinoa every 5-10 minutes to promote even cooking.
Once you notice that it slightly turns color and gets crunchy, remove from oven and allow the quinoa to cool completely.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
Be sure to fully cook crispy quinoa, eating raw quinoa can cause digestive discomfort.
Healthy Eating Plans21 Day Fix Crispy QuinoaEach 1/2 cup serving is 1 yellow container.Weight Watchers Points3 2023 Plan Points