3-Ingredient Chia & Quinoa Flatbread (Vegan)

Adapted from Oh She Glows - ​Packed with protein, these easy chia and quinoa flatbreads make the perfect healthy base for all your favourite toppings!  This is a great basic flatbread that you can jazz up with delicious toppings.

​INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (160 g) uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups (500 mL) plus 3/4 cup (180 mL) water, divided
• 3 tablespoons (30 g) chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) virgin coconut oil or olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

TOPPINGS

• Avocado Hummus Toast (Oh She Glows Every Day, p. 39)
• 10-Spice Roasted Chickpeas
• DIY Burrito Bowl (the spicy black bean topping would be amazing on these!)
• Golden Red Lentil Dal
• Nutrient-packed Guacamole (The Oh She Glows Recipe App: iOS/Android)
• Perfect Roasted Chickpeas (The Oh She Glows Cookbook, p. 220)

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse and drain the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and transfer to a medium pot. Add 2 cups of water, stir, and bring it to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 13 to 16 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. After cooking, remove the lid to let the steam escape and remove the pot from the element.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a very large baking sheet (or 2 medium baking sheets) with parchment paper. If using 2 baking sheets, position 2 oven racks near the centre of the oven.
3. Stir the chia seeds, coconut oil (or olive oil, if using), and salt into the cooked quinoa until combined. Now add the remaining 3/4 cup water and stir again. It should look like a “soupy” quinoa mixture. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Spoon this mixture into a large food processor and process for about 30 seconds (allowing steam to escape) until the quinoa is 50% broken down. There should still be some texture to the dough, and it’ll look like a thick, sticky paste with bits of quinoa throughout.
5. Scoop 1/4-cup mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet(s) several inches apart. You should have 9 mounds. Lightly oil your hands (to prevent sticking) and press down on each mound with the palm of your hand until the dough forms a small round shape, approximately 5 inches in diameter and no more than 1/8-inch thick. Shape the edges with your fingers so the circles are even. Grease your hands as needed to prevent sticking.
6. Transfer the baking sheet(s) to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 23 minutes until the edges are lightly firm to the touch. Using a spatula, carefully transfer each to a cooling rack where they’ll firm as they cool. Add your desired toppings (see headnote for ideas) and enjoy!
7. Storing: You can refrigerate leftover flatbread in a sealed bag for 3 to 4 days or store in the freezer for up to 1 month. The uncooked dough also freezes and thaws beautifully.

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