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Salted Quinoa Chocolate Bark with Pistachios

This Salted Quinoa Chocolate Bark is simple, easy & delicious!  A healthier dessert for those times where you need a treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 232kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces good quality chocolate melted (I used Green & Black's Dark Chocolate)
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ¼ cup popped or toasted quinoa
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios chopped
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch pan with parchment paper. Mix melted chocolate with cayenne pepper and stir well. Pour chocolate in to prepared pan and smooth with a dry spatula. Top with popped or toasted quinoa, pistachios and sea salt.
  • Chill for 30 minutes, or until set. Remove from pan and break into pieces.
  • To pop quinoa: Heat coconut oil in a popcorn popper or heavy duty saucepan. Add quinoa and pop for about three to five minutes, until the seeds become golden brown. (If you are using a saucepan you will want to cover it and shake frequently to prevent burning.) Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Notes

Servings 6, Calories 152, Fat 9.8g, Carbohydrates 12.8g, Protein 4g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 139mg, Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g
Here is a great tutorial for toasting quinoa: http://www.food.com/recipe/how-to-properly-clean-and-toast-quinoa-421986

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3.9mg