Mix up your meal routine with our non-GMO organic toasted quinoa. This ready-to-eat, nutrient-packed, and gluten-free superfood is everything you love about quinoa, just in a new and crunchy toasted form. The toasting enhances the nutty flavor and bestows it with a delicious crunch and golden hue. There’s no oil involved in the toasting process, so all you get is pure quinoa goodness.
How to Cook Toasted Quinoa
To cook, simply combine one part toasted quinoa with two parts water or broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and voila!
Ways to Enjoy Toasted Quinoa
We have a few favorite ways to enjoy our naturally gluten-free toasted quinoa. Serve it up as a side dish with chopped veggies, fresh herbs, fragrant spices, or whatever your inner chef inspires you to make. Toasted quinoa can also be added to homemade granola bars or energy squares for a hearty boost of protein. Sprinkle it over your morning bowl of oatmeal or afternoon yogurt parfait for delicious crunch. It also makes a healthy topping for frozen yogurt or ice cream.
Health Benefits of Toasted Quinoa
Organic toasted quinoa is loaded with all the same nutrients as the regular quinoa you already know and love. As a complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids, toasted quinoa is an excellent source of plant-based protein for vegans and vegetarians. It provides 7 grams of protein per serving. It’s also a plentiful source of dietary fiber to support digestive health because it packs in 3 grams of fiber per serving. If you’re feeling fatigued, toasted quinoa may improve your energy levels because it delivers over 25% of the daily recommended value for iron. It also provides other minerals such as calcium, phosphorous and magnesium, not to mention a bountiful source of antioxidants, too! As you can see, toasted quinoa really is a superfood!
Ingredients
Organic Quinoa Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, and milk products.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 50g (~1.8 oz.)
Amount per serving | ||
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Calories | 188 | |
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 3g | 5% | |
Saturated Fat 1g | 2% | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
Sodium 11mg | 1% | |
Total Carbohydrate 35g | 12% | |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 15% | |
Total Sugars 0g | ||
Protein 7g | ||
Calcium | 3% | |
Iron | 26% |
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice
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