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Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps

March 16, 2017 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 13 Comments

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Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
I tried to hide Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps in the back of my pantry so that I could pull them out one-by-one when I was having the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings. But now I’m sitting here with the whole batch in front of me (what’s left of it anyway) just crisping and crunching away.


Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
In all honesty though, they do oh so satisfy those crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings when they come. And they are exponentially better than Lay’s or Cheetos (no offense). Lay’s or Cheetos — I could eat a million of them and never be able to get enough (not in the good way, but in the Hi-these-just-aren’t-quite-doing-it-for-me-but-I’m-gonna-keep-trying-anyway-kind-of-way). Homemade Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps, on the other hand, are like Wow-that-hit-the-spot-it-is-just-exactly-what-I-wanted-right-now-AND-I-feel-GREAT-because-I-didn’t-just-down-an-entire-bag-of-fried-fake-finger-food-things.

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
The only caveat is that they’re messy. Seedy messy. But that’s just a minor drawback because → crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty.

And, actually, I asked several opinions on them. I am proud of these little nuggets, so I brought some to work. I think they’re so cool! Raw, crunchy quinoa? And I’m craving it? I must’ve done something right.

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
But let me tell you, I work with FOUR chefs and they all think they know best. “This is good, but it could use something like a dried cranberry.”

Well yes, it could, but that’s not what I did, so there! Actually, dried cranberries would be a great addition to my Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps. You’d have that crispy + chewy thing, that sweet + savory thing. This isn’t a bad idea at all. But… it’s not what I was going for. I wanted SATISFYINGLY SALTY CHEESE with some added nutrition/dietitian perks.

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
“I think you should’ve cooked and sprouted the quinoa, then dried it, then used it.” I mean, I COULD HAVE. But my only goal here is crunchy quinoa. And if I can get that in 5 seconds (about the time it takes me to open the box and measure out ½ cup), why would I spend hours cooking it, spreading it out to dry, air-drying it, then using it in my crackers. That is definitely not what I’m after. I’m after crispy crunchy seedy nutty EASE.

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
Moral of the story: every chef has a different opinion and every chef thinks his opinion is the best. And so it should stand that I think MY opinion is the best and Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps will stay exactly as they are: perfect, in my book.

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
These crisps were inspired by Mr. Cheese O’s, which I am going to buy a variety pack of right now and then recreate ALL the flavors.

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com
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Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. Inspired by Mr. Cheese O's.  

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 20 crisps
Calories 90 kcal
Author theeverykitchen@gmail.com

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar (about 1 cup)
  • 4 ounces shredded parmesan (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Toss sunflower seeds, quinoa, sesame seeds, and hemp seeds with olive oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven about 15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes, until seeds are fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Increase oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Layer your crackers: Drop 1 packed tablespoon of cheddar on parchment paper. Slightly shape and flatten into a 2-inch circle. Repeat until you've created 10 circles on a baking sheet, placing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Top with 1 teaspoon toasted seed mixture, 1 1/2 packed teaspoons parmesan, and 1 more teaspoon toasted seeds. Shape and press slightly into a 2-inch circle.
  6. Bake about 15-20 minutes, until the crisps are golden, but not burnt.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool on a wire rack while you prepare and bake the second half of the crisps. They will get crispier as they cool.

(Please know that I am an affiliate for this snack. That means, if you make a purchase through one of the above links, I will receive a commission. However, these opinions are all my own.)

Seeded Quinoa Cheese Crisps: A recipe for when the crispy, crunchy, cheesy, salty, toasty cravings hit. You won't be disappointed. | theeverykitchen.com

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Filed Under: gluten free, snacks and appetizers, sugar free Tagged With: cheddar, cheese, chips, crisps, hemp seeds, parmesan, quinoa, rounds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds

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Comments

  1. laurhp

    March 16, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    How original! And I love that you don’t cook the quinoa first!

    Reply
    • theeverykitchen@gmail.com

      March 16, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      I like that too! Thanks lady!

      Reply
  2. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A.

    March 16, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    Ohh I’m a seed fanatic and these look right up my alley 🙂

    Reply
    • theeverykitchen@gmail.com

      March 17, 2017 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      I REALLY like hemp seeds! This is only my second time using them… they are dee-lish!

      Reply
  3. Abbie Gellman

    March 17, 2017 at 9:23 am

    LOVE this! Going to make them immediately!

    Reply
    • theeverykitchen@gmail.com

      March 17, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      I would double the recipe next time I make them… they went fast!

      Reply
  4. mandyenright

    March 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Yum Yum Yum what a great snack idea!!!!!!

    Reply
    • theeverykitchen@gmail.com

      March 17, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks, Mandy! They are the quintessential cheesy, crunchy, salty snack!

      Reply
  5. Bridget @EAtRightMama

    March 18, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    A great way to combine that cheesy flavor we all crave plus the crunch we’ve gotta have! And the crunch is healthy too! Win-win!

    Reply
    • theeverykitchen@gmail.com

      March 19, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      Yep, Bridget! I did try to add a healthy whole grain in there. I think it turned out nicely!

      Reply
  6. Cayley

    January 9, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    I made these and oh so good! I’m just wondering how you stored them?

    Reply
    • theeverykitchen@gmail.com

      January 10, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      Hi Cayley,
      I’m so glad you liked them. I love a good cheesy, salty, crunchy snack. I just kept them in a plastic bag — no need to refrigerate!

      Reply

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