Quinoa, we all know it well — perhaps, for some of us, a bit too well. The magical superfood that has populated our cabinets over the past few health-conscious years seems to be gathering dust. Quinoa recipe boredom has struck the masses!
How can it be possible to creatively cook (and crave) quinoa for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner? Fear not for your dusty, unused boxes of quinoa and read on for mouthwateringly delicious recipes. You'll want to try them all, I promise.
Quinoa doesn't have to be the star ingredient — try switching it up by adding farro along with a hearty helping of summer fruits and veggies.
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Broccoli, Cheddar & Quinoa Gratin
This cheesy, crunchy, savory casserole is the perfect one-dish dinner.
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Make these crispy cakes with any mixture of herbs and cheese.
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Quinoa acts as a binder for these delicious, savory bites.
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Quinoa Peanut Butter Crunch Cups
These no-bake peanut butter cups get their crunch from a secret ingredient (S hhh... it's quinoa.).
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Cream of Broccoli and Quinoa Soup
This recipe is a vegan-version of Panera's beloved Broccoli and Cheddar soup.
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Coconut, Almond + Quinoa Breakfast Cakes
Make quinoa for breakfast a thing by popping it into your pancakes.
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You'd never guess this five-ingredient vegan fudge is made with quinoa!
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Quinoa is the perfect grain base for this creamy, flavor-packed bowl.
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Toasted Coconut Breakfast Porridge
This bowl of quinoa looks nothing shy of absolutely dreamy! Whip it up for some breakfast bliss OR for an after dinner treat.
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Pack some power into your weekday lunches with this superfood salad duo. Fresh, fast, and delicious!
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Quinoa Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Granola Cookies
Healthy cookies: too good to be true? Not so! Quinoa pulls through as a nutritious main ingredient holding these sweet treats together.
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Get your appetizer game strong with this delicious and unexpectedly, dare we say, nutritious crowd pleaser. Not to mention that creamy blue cheese dip is made from Greek yogurt! Game changer.
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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! A grown-up, healthier version of those sugary cereal favorites from childhood (Cocoa Puffs or Cookie Crisps, anyone?), this will satisfy your sweet tooth without all that processed nonsense.
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Quinoa Pizza (Or Cheesy Garlic Bread)
Gluten-free quinoa pizza? You really can have it all. Okay, so this may not sound as delicious as a real pizza pie, but it is a quick and inventive approach to one healthy alternative. It does look pretty drool-worthy, too.
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Savory Pesto Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Now here is a quinoa recipe that you can really eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and may want to within the same day...). Pesto, avocado, pine nuts, and soft-boiled eggs: what gourmet dreams are made of!
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Feeling that the quinoa recipes in your arsenal are lacking culinary diversity? Look no further than this quinoa pad Thai to spice things up. Fresh and crunchy with all that peanutty goodness.
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Cold winter weather calls for soups, stews, and chilis! This one incorporates quinoa for a hearty yet healthy addition. Not to mention that it is 100% gluten-free AND vegan. Win, win.
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Craving an old Italian favorite? Who isn't. Quinoa has you covered if you are trying to steer clear of gluten! This brilliant take on eggplant parmigiana looks delicious and wholesome, incorporating quinoa as the crumby crust.
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