Description
This Crispy Quinoa Dinner is a vibrant celebration of everything we love about food: the crunch, the color, and the incredible aroma of toasted goodness. You'll adore how the edges of the quinoa turn into shimmering, amber jewels while the centers remain light and fluffy.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups Pre-cooked Quinoa
3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 large Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
2 cups Fresh Kale (Chopped)
3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Tamari or Coconut Aminos
1 whole Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 cup Green Onions (Sliced)
Instructions
- Start with quinoa that has been cooked and completely cooled
- Place a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add two tablespoons of Avocado Oil and let it shimmer
- Spread the cooked quinoa in an even layer across the pan, pressing it down slightly. Leave it undisturbed for 4-5 minutes
- Once the bottom is crunchy, flip the quinoa and let the other side crisp up for another 3 minutes
- Push the quinoa to one side of the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of Avocado Oil, diced red peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes
- Toss in the chopped kale and stir everything together until the kale wilts
- Whisk together the Maple Syrup, tamari, and lime juice in a small bowl, then pour the mixture over the quinoa. Stir rapidly to coat every grai
- Remove from heat and scatter fresh green onions and cilantro over the top. Serve immediately
Notes
Use a wide pan to prevent steaming and ensure maximum crunch.
To maintain texture when reheating, use a hot pan with a splash of Avocado Oil.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg