Gluten Free Lifestyles

Great news, there are more and more places that provide really fantastic tasting pastas and breads. This is such wonderful news as the lack of quality products in this arena has been one of the hardest things to adjust to in a new gluten free diet.

yield 32 servings
Ingredients

8 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1/2 cup salted soy nuts (roasted soybeans)
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 (3 ounce) bag fat-free butter-flavor microwave popcorn, popped
1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Directions

Heat oven to 300 degrees F. In large bowl, mix cereal and soy nuts.
In small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring to coat. Stir in popcorn until well mixed. Spread in ungreased large roasting pan.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in cheese until well mixed. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until mixture is toasted. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 10 minutes. (Cereal will crisp as it cools.) Store in airtight container.
Footnotes

Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
Do-Ahead: Make this snack the day before your get-together. Store in smaller airtight containers or snack bags for easier packing or on-the-go snacking.
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Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 62 | Total Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: < 1mg