Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (540g) cooked quinoa, cooled completely
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (15g) finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Ensure the cooked quinoa is completely dry; if damp, spread it on a paper towel for 5 minutes to avoid a steamed texture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled quinoa with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until every grain is glistening.
  4. Fold in the finely grated Parmesan cheese until it creates a savory coating around the grains.
  5. Spread the quinoa in a thin, even layer across the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, using a spatula to stir and rotate the grains every 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven once the grains shift to a deep mahogany-brown and emit a nutty aroma.