Cooking With Quinoa: 29 Amazing Quinoa Recipes
High in protein, iron, and fiber, quinoa is considered by many to be a superfood. One cup of quinoa has 24 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber. Wow! Incorporating quinoa into your diet will keep you full and satisfied for a very long time. This ancient grain really is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat.
Quinoa cooks in about 20 minutes, so it's a quick, flavorful, and gluten free way to get in a serving of whole grains. Quinoa is such a versatile ingredient. You can work it into a variety of different dishes, spanning from sweet to savory and breakfast to dessert.
We, at FaveHealthyRecipes, have compiled a list of 29 Amazing Quinoa Recipes. With these easy quinoa recipes, you'll be eating it for every meal. We've got a collection of healthy breakfast recipes, hearty quinoa salad recipes, delicious dinner ideas, and even some healthy dessert recipes that you are sure to love.
Cooking with Quinoa:
29 Amazing Quinoa Recipes
Table of Contents
Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Healthy Lunch Recipes
Healthy Dinner Recipes
Healthy Dessert Recipes
Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Start your day off right with these healthy breakfast recipes. By eating quinoa early in the morning, you will stay full until lunch. Plus, high protein meals will keep you from snacking and overeating during the day.
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies (pictured above, left)
Berry Banana Breakfast Bake (pictured above, right)
Healthy Lunch Recipes
This collection of easy quinoa recipes are perfect for lunch. Brighten up your boring bagged lunch by bringing a colorful quinoa salad to work. They are refreshing, healthy, and delicious.
Light Grilled Quinoa Salad with Avocado (pictured above, left)
Whole Foods California Quinoa Salad (pictured above, right)
Quinoa Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Want even more quinoa salad recipes? Check out these 14 Refreshing Quinoa Salad Recipes.
Healthy Dinner Recipes
From comforting casseroles to light vegetarian dishes, these healthy quinoa recipes make for tasty and nutritious dinners.
All Day Chicken Stew (pictured above, left)
Hearty Sweet Potato Chili (pictured above, right)
Not-Your-Mama's Eggplant Parmesan
Secret Ingredient Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Healthy Dessert Recipes
Just when you thought desserts would never fit into your healthy eating plan, these genius quinoa dessert recipes come into your life and open up a whole new world of sweet delights. You can now enjoy these quinoa desserts because they're all deliciously healthy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Dark Chocolate Cookies (pictured above, left)
Vegan Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
Slow Cooker Quinoa Brownies (pictured above, right)
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Eugenia
Jun 09, 2017
I never knew you could make desserts with quinoa! I've only mixed it in salads but now I'm glad I know that there are other options too.
amatlin
Mar 18, 2016
These recipes show just how versatile quinoa is! I can't wait to incorporate it in more dishes.
bpeterson
Jul 15, 2015
I haven't cooked with quinoa yet, but now I want to now that I've seen these awesome recipes.
Samantha M
Jul 01, 2015
Quinoa is one of my favorite things to cook with (and eat)! Thanks for the great recipes!
Z Christensen
Jun 17, 2015
I've been cooking with quinoa for awhile, but I never thought of baking with it. Think I'll have to try now!
SuzieV
Jun 17, 2015
Quinoa is a staple in my pantry--it's a great super food. I can't wait to make some different recipes with it this weekend
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