Sea-Salted Quinoa Pecan Brittle: A Crunchy, Sweet Treat Recipe You’ll Love!
A crunchy, sweet treat that combines the nutty flavor of pecans with the unique texture of quinoa, finished with a touch of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and chopped pecans to the boiling mixture.
- Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and turns a golden color.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and sea salt.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with other nuts if desired.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg