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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    Warm Squash & Quinoa Salad

    Whenever I see butternut squash at the supermarket, I buy one. It's amazing tossed with earthy quinoa, Italian spices and...


    Quinoa with Peas and Onion

    Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the...


    Summer-Fresh Quinoa Salad

    “This light and refreshing salad is easy to prepare and perfect for hot summer days. I often add zucchini or...


    Lentil White Bean Pilaf

    Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...


    Confetti Quinoa

    If you have never tried quinoa, start with my easy side, brimming with colorful veggies. I serve it with orange-glazed...


    Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Quinoa

    Help yourself to a plate full—generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company,...


    Apple-Cranberry Grains

    I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to...


    Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad

    Packed with flavorful power foods, this salad is as delicious as it is healthy and good for you. Served cold,...

    Strawberry-Lime Quinoa Parfaits

    When I serve quinoa with strawberries and Key lime pie yogurt, friends scrape the bottom of the parfait glass to...


    Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pineapple Quinoa

    This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this...


    Hot and Zesty Quinoa

    “I created this healthy whole grain side to serve my family instead of potatoes or rice. It’s so easy and...


    Quinoa Turkey Chili

    This heart-healthy turkey quinoa chili is not only tasty, it's a vitamin and protein powerhouse! —Sharon Giljum, San Diego, California


    Hearty Quinoa & Corn Chowder

    My grandmother lived in the Appalachian Mountains and always served straight-from-the-garden corn and beans. I updated her dish with quinoa...