Quinoa—that nutritious, protein-packed super grain—is terrific as a side dish or even a main course. Here are 10 quinoa recipes we turn to in a pinch, from a hearty black bean quinoa chili to to quinoa-stuffed sweet dumpling squash - both perfect for the upcoming cooler months!
TOP ROW
• 1 Quinoa with Chickpeas, Asparagus, and Fresh Peas
• 2 Golden Quinoa Salad with Lemon, Dill & Avocado
• 3 Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Quinoa Chili
• 4 Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa Salad
• 5 Black Bean And Heirloom Tomato Quinoa With Lemon Dressing
BOTTOM ROW
• 6 3-Egg Omelet with Quinoa, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese
• 7 Quinoa Tabbouleh
• 8 Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash
• 9 Quinoa Salad with Radishes and Greens
• 10 Sweet and Crunchy Quinoa Salad
Related: How To Cook Fluffy, Tasty Quinoa
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Quinoa (technically a seed) is such a terrific power food ... especially perfect for vegetarians looking to get a little more protein into their lives. Great round-up!
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I've made #5 for dinner several times, and it's great! Eating the leftovers for lunch the next day is almost even better, since the flavors have more time to meld.
Love Quinoa - I make some up and mix with kale, sauteed with red onion, garlic, chilis and a bit of salt and pepper. Put a few cups of this either in a bowl to reheat for lunch at work, or sprinkle cold on salad greens for another kind of lunch. Very satisfying and delicious... and easy to make for the week ahead!
My favorite is with black beans, sauted onions, chipotle, and feta with a cilantro lime vinegarette. Can't get enough!
@MAGGIE13, that sounds fantastic! I think it just might be my dinner tonight!
My favorite quinoa recipe is probably the simplest I've made - it's a soup with spinach and chickpeas. Spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon and thyme. An unlikely combination, but so good.