Are you curious about the quinoa craze? Everyone says that it's healthy, and we're here to tell you that those people are right. Quinoa is incredibly nutritious, high in fiber, gluten free, and high in protein. Plus, quinoa is weight-loss friendly, so it won't cause you to gain weight or feel uncomfortably bloated. If you aren't convinced by all of this, then the yummy taste of quinoa will be sure to change your mind. Soon, you'll also be a quinoa fanatic.

In order to start you off on your quinoa adventure, here are 18 Easy Quinoa Recipes. These quinoa recipes will be perfect for any and every occasion. There's never a bad time to try one of these easy healthy recipes.

18 Easy Quinoa Recipes:

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Healthy Snacks with Quinoa

Quinoa Salad Recipes

Easy Quinoa Recipes for Dinner

Quinoa Dessert Recipes
 

These aren't our only quinoa recipes. Check out these 29 Amazing Quinoa Recipes.

Healthy Snacks with Quinoa

Right around 2 pm, you probably hit that wall where you need to snack on something in order to get through your day. Now, you won't have resort to unhealthy snacks because these snack recipes are both delicious and nutritious. 
 

Quinoa Pizza Bites (shown above, right)

Healthy Quinoa Granola (shown above, left)

Berry Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa Salad Recipes

If your salads include only lettuce and some dressing, then your meal can be rather boring. But, you'll never consider these quinoa salad recipes as boring. So, you need to make one of these healthy salad recipes to jazz up your next lunch. 
 

Strawberry Quinoa Salad (shown above, left)

Super Simple Quinoa Fruit Salad 

Healthy Asian Quinoa Salad (shown above, right)
 

Want even more healthy salad recipes? Here are 12 Simple Salad Recipes.

Easy Quinoa Recipes for Dinner

These healthy dinner recipes will make your family dinners amazing. Everyone will be running to the table when you make the announcement that dinner is ready. The best news is that the quinoa provides the perfect base for these easy healthy recipes.
 

Easy Quinoa Wraps

Stupidly Healthy Casserole (shown above, left)

Quinoa “Mac & Cheese”

Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf Muffins

Mushroom Quinoa Casserole

Colorful Quinoa Gratin (shown above, right)

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Casserole

Quinoa Stuffed Cabbage

Quinoa Pizza Casserole

Quinoa Dessert Recipes

You probably never thought of including quinoa in your desserts. But, after taking your first bite of these quinoa desserts, you'll never look back. These chocolate desserts are absolutely, without a doubt, the best dessert recipes ever. Plus, they're healthy! 
 

Dark Chocolate Cookies (shown above, left)

Slow Cooker Quinoa Brownies (shown above, right)

Double Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies