Quinoa or Buckwheat Bacon Bits

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 8 Servings

1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa or 1 cup (168 g) cooked buckwheat
1 tablespoon (15 mL) coconut aminos
1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil
2 teaspoons (10 mL) ketchup
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. Add the quinoa or buckwheat, coconut aminos, olive oil, ketchup, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix until everything is well combined and the quinoa or buckwheat is coated evenly.

   
   
   

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa or buckwheat to a hot skillet, spread into 1 layer, and let sit in the hot skillet for 3 minutes. Flip the quinoa or buckwheat, spread into 1 layer, and let sit an additional 3 minutes. It should get darker in color, dry out slightly, and crisp up.

   
   
   

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