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Quinoa Almond Herbed Bread Sticks
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

GD By: Gunjan Dudani

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Quinoa Almond Herbed Bread Sticks [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Breadsticks are the most appealing appetizer when settling for Italian cuisine. I love to munch on breadsticks endlessly and then it struck me I should opt for some healthy version of breadsticks so that I can avoid the unwanted calories and fat in my diet. While trying to create these... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Quinoa Almond Herbed Bread Sticks [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
3/4 cup water
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
½ tablespoon olive oil

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How to Prepare Quinoa Almond Herbed Bread Sticks [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a cookie sheet with a liner and grease it well.
Grind the cooked quinoa just up until it starts to form lumps.
Soak flaxseed meal in the water for 10 minutes.
In a mixing bowl combine all the dry ingredients.
Now pour all the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix vigorously. Make sure there are no lumps. Feel free to use your hands to make sure there are no lumps.
Spoon the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread it into a rectangular/oblong shape with your hands gently without breaking the batter.
Put the sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the tester comes out clean and the sides start browning.
Take it out of the oven and let it cool completely or else it will break. Now cut into the desired shape.
Drizzle some olive oil and serve with marinara sauce/cheese dip. Can be toasted for a crisper version and if desired sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese and then toast it.

Notes

- This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and hence will not be super crispy. It will definitely satisfy your cravings for breadsticks in a healthier version. - For mixed herbs, I used a mixture of parsley, basil, oregano, and rosemary (dried). Feel free to use any dried/fresh herbs of your choice.

Nutritional Information

Total fat 6g; Total Carbs 7g, Protein 3g

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.