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Puffed Quinoa

Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has nutty, earthy flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Puffed quinoa can be served as a snack with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
  2. It can also be served as a breakfast cereal with some added milk in it.
  3. It can also be sprinkled on ice creams and frozen yogurts.
  4. It can be used to make granola bars as well.

Common names and forms

  1. Quinoa Pop

Description

Puffed Quinoa are popped up quinoa grains that have a lighter texture and crisp surface. The grains puff up and become slightly larger when they are exposed to a short burst of heat, either in the oven or on the stovetop.

Health benefits

  • Puffed quinoa is a good source of iron which is essential for the transport of oxygen throughout the body.(1)
  • It is high in fiber that promotes better digestive health.(1)
  • It is a powerhouse of protein with all nine essential amino acids. (1)

Resource & Links

(1) https://nuts.com/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/puffs.html

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