Quinoa Flatbread Recipe (2024)

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Simple 2 ingredients Quinoa Flatbread recipe, super easy to make, healthy, oil free, gluten free and loaded with protein. Top with your favorite whole foods, no processed ingredients, no sugar and always vegan.

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I’ve been making this quinoa bread for quite some time now and not sure why I haven’t shared the recipe until now. Maybe because I assumed it was too simple to need a recipe but so many of you asked for it once I shared it in my Facebook stories that I finally photographed it and wrote an entire post about.

As easy as this recipe is, there are a few key factors toguarantee its success every single time and that starts with the batter.

About the Batter

We are looking for asmooth and creamy batter that looks like pancake batter. For that we have to make sure to blend it enough so the quinoa seeds arecompletely processed together with the water.

Quinoa Flatbread Seasonings:

  • Everything but the Bagel Seasoning <—my Fave!
  • SuperSeed: hemp, sesame, pepitas, sunflower, poppy, flax
  • Sea Salt Flakes
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Mexican Seasoning.

Whatever version you decide to go for just make sure tosprinkle your seasonings on top before baking so they all cook nicelytogether.

Quinoa Amaranth Flatbread

Get creative if you feel like it and include amaranth intherecipe at a half and half ratio following the same recipe below.

Quinoa Pizza Crust

Yes you can! After 15 minutes of baking remove the flatbread from the oven and add your pizza toppings. Pop it back into the oven for another 10 minutes or so until your plant-based cheese has melted.

Topping Ideas

Tabouli

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Chickpea Salad

Deconstructed Mushroom Lettuce Cups

Slices of Tofu Parmesan

Tofu Scramble

Oil-Free Hummus

Roasted Vegetable Spread

San Marzano Tomato Sauce

No Tuna Chickpea Salad

Vegan Pesto.

How to Make Easy Quinoa Flatbread

  1. Soak the quinoa for 15 minutes in hot water while your oven is preheating.
  2. Blend quinoa and water until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Spread thinly on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp around the edges.

Quinoa FlatBread Crisps

To make crisps instead make sure to cook the flatbread 5 to 10 minutes longer than theinstructions suggest until the crust getssuper crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to coolcompletely before breaking it into bite size crisps to add to salads or just to snack on.

Storage

This flatbread bread stores well up to 3 days in a glass container covered with a tight lid or a reusable plasticstorage bag.

Good to Know

Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wah is one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the Planet. It is a complete protein containing all 9 essential amino acids, also high in antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber with a low glycemic index. Add 8 to 12 grams of protein per cup and quinoa is an absolute nutrient powerhouse. Even Nasa scientists are analyzing it as the perfect crop to be grown in outer space. Consider me super impressed!

Let’s make this + a pot of our famous vegan Zuppa Toscana!

Other Bread Recipes to Try:

  • Vegan Potato Flatbread
  • Easy Crusty Bread
  • Italian Dinner Rolls
  • Focaccia & Ciabatta
  • Potato Pizza
  • Garlic Knots.

Quinoa Flatbread Recipe (9)

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Quinoa Flatbread

Simple 2 ingredients Quinoa Flatbread recipe, super easy to make, healthy, oil free, gluten free and loaded with protein.

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Prep Time:3 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Soaking Time:15 minutes mins

Total Time:38 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp hot water
  • 1 pinch sea salt OPTIONAL

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425”F.

  • Add the quinoa and the hot water to a bowl and allow to soak for 15 minutes.

  • Transfer to a powerful blender, add a pinch of sea salt and process until a creamy batter forms, much like a pancake batter.

  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Pour the quinoa batter in the middle and using a spatula spread it thinly and evenly towards the sides of the baking sheet. (You can shape it into a round 11 inch circle or a simple rectangular shape, whatever you prefer.)

  • OPTIONAL: sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of my everything but the bagel seasoning over the top.

  • Bake the quinoa flatbread for 20 to 25 minutes (no need to flip it) until golden brown and crisp around the edges. The longer you cook it the crisper it will get so make sure to check after 20 minutes.

  • Serve topped with sliced avocados, tomatoes, leafy greens or use it as a pizza crust.

    Quinoa Flatbread Recipe (10)

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 6g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3.9mg

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread, oil free, quinoa, vegan,

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Florentina

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Quinoa Flatbread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make quinoa flour not bitter? ›

If you do find that quinoa flour is bitter, there's an easy solution. Toast it! Toasting quinoa is really easy and completely removes the bitter aftertaste. There are a few methods for toasting quinoa flour so make sure to check out the guide I've already created for you on the blog!

Can you use quinoa instead of flour? ›

Quinoa flour can be used as a single-flour replacement for wheat flour in some recipes. Not all, but some. This is great information for family or friends who really want to bake for you.

Do you have to toast quinoa to make flour? ›

You definitely don't need to toast quinoa flour, but if you find it to have an off-putting flavor then it's something to consider. With the recipes on the site, you can always opt to use untreated quinoa flour, as the texture remains the same, but the taste of the finished dish will vary slightly.

Why does my quinoa taste awful? ›

Why does quinoa taste bitter? There is a chemical on quinoa, called saponin, which is harmless to us but is made to deter birds from eating this seed. If you don't rinse and use the tips below, you may feel like the bird- this stuff doesn't taste right!

Does quinoa flour taste like regular flour? ›

Some find it bitter, but I find that toasting the quinoa beforehand helps with the bitterness. You should know that it's not going to taste like all-purpose flour and that It goes best in recipes that have other bold flavors, like cocoa powder and warming spices.

How does quinoa flour affect baking? ›

Analyses suggested that starch digestibility was reduced and resistant starch content increased significantly. Taken together, quinoa flour improved dough rheological properties, enhanced the textural properties, and increased resistant starch content in crispy biscuits, thus adding to high nutritional value.

Can I grind quinoa to make flour? ›

It's perfect! To roasted and even baked quinoa. And the most magical of it all- you can also grind it into flour and make gorgeous pastries out of it. Quinoa, like many other types of grain, easily gives in to the blender's blades and is ground easily into soft airy flour.

Is there bread made from quinoa? ›

Healthy, hearty, and absolutely delicious, this whole wheat quinoa bread is light, fluffy and packs a protein punch. Pretty sure it's my new favorite homemade bread! I have been so excited to share this homemade bread recipe with you! It's no secret I love making homemade bread.

How to make quinoa flour at home? ›

Place the quinoa in the air fryer and cook at 350F for 6 minutes until it's fragrant. Allow the quinoa to cool completely before grinding it into a powder. Once cooled, add the roasted quinoa into a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until it forms a fine powder.

What to add to quinoa to make it taste better? ›

I love dehydrated onions with some veggies stock in mine . I also add some Adobo powder and some cayenne powder for heat. I just put them right in the water with everything else . Also a helpful tip is cooking your quinoa in a rice cooker with a bit of parboiled rice since they have pretty much the same cook time .

What is quinoa bread made of? ›

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, starter, water, oats, honey or brown sugar, oil, yeast, and whole wheat flour. Stir until well combined, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. After this rest, add 1 1/4 cups (149g) of bread flour, the dry milk or potato flour, and salt.

What are the benefits of quinoa bread? ›

Quinoa is a naturally gluten-free ingredient which makes quinoa bread an excellent gluten-free substitute for your regular bread. This not only makes life better for people who choose to go gluten-free, but also helps in increasing the nutrient and anti-oxidant value of your diet.

How do you take the bitterness out of flour? ›

Soak the flour: Soaking whole wheat flour in an acidic liquid such as buttermilk or vinegar can help break down the tannins and reduce the bitterness. Use fresh flour: Whole wheat flour can become rancid if stored for too long, which can also cause a bitter taste.

How to remove saponins from quinoa flour? ›

Fill it with clean water. Let is soak for a little while. Then, using a wire whisk swish the quinoa around until you see a soapy residue come out of the quinoa. You might have to do this for a few minutes to get all the saponin off.

How do you reduce saponins in quinoa? ›

Basic Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer to remove the saponin (the natural coating that can make the quinoa taste bitter). In a pot, bring the quinoa and water or broth to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

Should quinoa be rinsed before cooking to remove saponins and decrease bitterness? ›

It's there for good reason—to ward off insects—but it has a strong, unpleasant taste. Rinsing the quinoa gets rid of the saponin and thus its bitter flavor—great.

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