Elevate Your Brunch Game with Quinoa Hash Browns
Looking for a show-stopping side dish to impress your friends and family? Look no further! Inspired by a beloved New York eatery, these quinoa hash browns are a game-changer.
The Perfect Pairing
Serve these crispy, flavorful hash browns alongside a refreshing Bloody Mary for the ultimate hangover cure.
Superfood Power
Quinoa, a protein-packed superfood, adds a nutritious twist to this classic brunch staple. Find quinoa at your local specialty grocery or health food store.
Get Cooking!
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus cooling time)
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 tablespoons toasted cumin
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 1/2 pounds peeled Idaho potatoes
- Olive oil
- Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for frying
- 1 bunch chives, finely chopped
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Quinoa Mixture
Heat your oven to 400°F. Grind quinoa, cumin, and salt together using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Set aside.
Step 2: Grate the Potatoes
Use a food processor with a grating attachment or a box grater to grate the potatoes. Let them rest for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid and transfer to a clean bowl.
Step 3: Combine and Bake
Add the quinoa mixture to the potatoes and mix until well combined. Oil a 13-by-9-inch baking dish, add the potato mixture, and pack it down evenly. Brush with olive oil, cover with parchment paper, and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
Step 4: Fry to Perfection
Heat 1/2 inch of neutral oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the hash browns until crispy and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, season with salt, and garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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