Quinoa Recipes

If you’ve never tried cooking with quinoa, you’ll love how easy this whole grain is to prepare. Start with simple quinoa recipes, then move on to something more advanced—like quinoa for breakfast!

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    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    We put a gluten-free twist on a classic Middle Eastern salad by using quinoa instead of bulgur. Our quinoa tabbouleh recipe features a protein-packed superfood, crisp veggies, fresh herbs and an easy lemon vinaigrette.


    Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

    Bacon-wrapped scallops seem so decadent and fancy that often times I forget how easy they are to prepare. Paired with...


    Sausage and Apple Quinoa Casserole

    My family loves the variety this casserole offers. It’s unlike anything else I’ve made. —Brenna Norby, Grand Forks, North Dakota


    Quinoa-Pear Breakfast Bake

    My husband and I enjoy quinoa, so I created this pear breakfast bake for our Sunday brunch. The quinoa is...

    Air-Fryer Quinoa Arancini

    We love arancini, but they're not the healthiest option! I wanted to make a version that we could enjoy guilt-free....


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    Quinoa Salad

    This hearty yet light vegetable-packed quinoa salad has layers of flavors and textures, all dressed with a simple herb and...

    Vegan Tortilla Soup

    This vegan tortilla soup is a quick, nutritious recipe packed with wholesome ingredients like quinoa and black beans.


    Pizza Quinoa Casserole

    If you like pizza night, give this healthy quinoa casserole a try! It's a fun way to sneak in a...


    Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Quinoa has been around for a while, but I’m just now jumping on the quinoa breakfast bowl bandwagon. I’ve made...


    Quinoa with Vegetables

    Quinoa will never be boring again. This recipe with vegetables is delicious, packed with nutrition and one of those dishes...

    Quinoa Patties

    Easy-to-make quinoa patties pack an amazing taste, and the crunch from quinoa makes the texture to die for. Pan-frying these...


    Ginger Chicken and Quinoa Stew

    This Asian-inspired one-pot chicken dinner is healthy and tasty. You can serve it hot, cold or at room temperature. &mash;...


    Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Pancakes

    My daughter and daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa. I dressed up a regular pancake recipe to create these delicious...


    Apple Quinoa Spoon Bread

    My cousin is a strict vegetarian, so creating satisfying veggie dishes is my yearly challenge. This spoon bread can act...


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...

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    Summer Salad

    This is the perfect summer salad recipe for picnics and potlucks. It's full of pearl couscous, quinoa, colorful vegetables and...


    Pressure-Cooker Apple-Cranberry Grains

    These assorted pressure-cooker grains are perfect together. A hearty breakfast is ready fast in the morning, making this healthy recipe...


    Vegetable Quinoa

    “My family really enjoys this hearty dish,” writes Kate Selner from her home in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. “It makes a...


    Colorful Quinoa Salad

    My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...


    Garden Quinoa Salad

    This recipe is special to me because it’s delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy...


    California Quinoa

    I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a...


    Pea Soup with Quinoa

    This soup is low in fat, high in fiber, and has a fantastically fresh flavor and wonderful texture. Best of...


    Smoky Quinoa with Mushrooms

    Add quinoa cooked with smoked paprika to your list of top sides. To warm the spinach leaves, quickly saute if...


    Pesto Quinoa Salad

    My daughter-in-law got me hooked on quinoa, and I'm so glad she did! I've been substituting quinoa in some of...

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    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

    In our new cookbook “The Kitchen Decoded,” we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...


    Quinoa Unstuffed Peppers

    This deconstructed stuffed pepper dish packs a wallop of flavor. I truly make it all the time, and I make...


    Lemon Cranberry Quinoa Salad

    As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad...


    Strawberry-Quinoa Spinach Salad

    We make quinoa with spinach and strawberries year-round, but it's most fun when we go to the farmers market to...


    Spicy Orange Quinoa

    A creative way to serve the super grain quinoa, this recipe combines the flavors of citrus, crunchy Brazil nuts, vegetables,...


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    Quinoa and Black Beans

    Quinoa and black beans is a tasty dish that's also a great source of protein. It's simple to make and...