Quinoa or Buckwheat Bacon Bits
8 servings
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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
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
Calories: 37
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
% Calories From Fat: 45%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 5 g
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 195 mg
Calcium: 4 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Beta-Carotene: 79 mcg
Vitamin E: 0 mg