Quinoa, 44 Ways

Quinoa for breakfast, lunch, dinner? Our recipe round-up will let you enjoy this ancient, healthy superfood for any meal of the day. Plus, it's perfect for make-ahead food prep!

Healthy Quinoa & Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

"What an easy and delicious recipe! I highly recommend steaming the peppers before you stuff them. Also, I added goat cheese to the center of mine and it was fantastic."

-Robin T.

Quinoa Veggie Burgers

"These quinoa burgers are so tasty. They're a great way to mix things up for dinner."

-katez21

Five-Ingredient Garlic Quinoa

“My hard-to-please other half tried some and declared that he would be happy to have this served at dinner in the future! I'm looking forward to having it again with a meal, and also having it cold tomorrow as it is really tasty cold as well!"

-Wendy-Bob

Quinoa Greek Salad

"Great recipe! It's a strong foundation recipe and very difficult to mess up! Fantastic.”

-Lyssie71

Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

"This salad is excellent over baby spinach, or served as a dip with tortilla chips."

-MDMama

Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Fingers

"These chicken fingers are crunchy and nutty on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside."

-Margie99

Garlic Quinoa

"This is an awesome quinoa recipe. It's so simple and delicious."

-ekbunds

Quinoa-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

"This recipe is a great way to make one quick meal for the entire family."

-prestliz

One-Pot Kale & Quinoa Pilaf

"This is a great dish made of protein-full quinoa and antioxidant-rich kale."

-LorrieK

Perfect Quinoa

The perfect, simple recipe to use in grain bowls, salads, and side dishes

Quinoa Stir-Fry With Spinach & Walnuts

"It was fantastic, we absolutely loved it! This was my first try with quinoa and I think this recipe will become a staple!”

-cartertimesfive

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

"This is the perfect summer salad. We make it over and over again at my house."

-Lalaloula

Creamy Quinoa & Blueberries

"I love this quinoa recipe. If you don't have pecans on hand, substitute almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts."

-COOKGIRl

Quinoa Mexi 6-Layer

"Very good recipe! This was my first attempt at using quinoa - I want to start using it more because of its health benefits! This was a great first impression. It's a keeper!"

-HeathJ

Quinoa & Black Beans

"This quinoa recipe is simple to make, yet has a bright and hearty flavor."

-JanuaryBride

Vegan Chickpea & Quinoa Pilaf

"This quinoa is so easy and nutritious. I throw a runny egg on top for some extra protein."

-cappycha

Lemon Herb Quinoa

"We will be making quinoa much more often now that we have this recipe, because it's truly delicious."

-Geema

Quinoa Pudding

"This was awesomely delicious! We had it hot for breakfast. I ate mine as it came out of the baking dish and thought it was perfect."

-Cindy Lynn

Toasted Quinoa

"Toasting the quinoa adds a lovely depth of the flavor to any dish."

-bbblampwork

Lemony Quinoa

What a bright, citrusy way to spruce up such a healthy grain!

Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

"This is the best quinoa recipe of all time. Period."

-Katanashrp

Basic Quinoa

"It was my first time cooking quinoa, and this recipe was perfect! It turned out delicious."

-Crisci

Quinoa and Vegetable Tabouli Salad

“I love the simple and tasty dressing. I am putting this recipe into my best of the best file because it made me love quinoa!”

-LifeIsGood

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

"What a superb, tasty salad! I found the marinade to be particularly flavorful. The salad lasted for about three days in our fridge, and the flavors became more intense over time!”

-Axelboot

Quinoa and Corn Salad

"As promised, this is a delicious, healthy, and quick meal!"

-Katzen

Gluten-Free Vegan Quinoa Salad

"I can't stop munching on this hearty crunchy salad! As with many vegan dishes, this is fantastic served cold or hot! Hearty, filling, and packed with protein!"

-WJKing

Quinoa Salad With Black Beans & Mango

"This salad is very light and healthy tasting with beautiful color. It's not spicy at all, and the mango gives a bit of sweetness."

-averybird

Quinoa Bread

"I enjoyed this bread while it was still warm along side a bowl of summer minestrone."

-JanuaryBride

Maple & Walnut Hot Quinoa Cereal

"The maple syrup was the perfect sweetener for the nutty quinoa. The walnuts also added great texture."

-loof

Plain Quinoa

"This is the perfect quinoa recipe! Now I'm totally hooked!"

-Katzen

Pomegranate Breakfast Quinoa

"This recipe is a hearty and healthy breakfast. It keeps me full until lunchtime."

-PaulaG

Quinoa Banana Bread, Regular or Sugar Free

"This is delicious! I used chocolate chips instead of nuts, and added 1.5 teaspoons of almond flavoring. The almond flavoring took it over the top."

-Cynthia S.

Quinoa Muffins

"These are my favorite muffins, and my favorite way to eat quinoa."

-chakramspice

Quinoa Salad

"I loved this salad! It was easy to make, healthy and hearty. Plus it would transport easily.”

-Wish I Could Cook

Quinoa With Spinach & Feta Cheese

"So good! I doubled the recipe and doubled the spinach. Quick, easy, delicious and healthy!"

-Curlee827

Herbed Quinoa Salad

"I'm a big fan of quinoa, I've only started eating it lately, but it's my new favorite "side-dish" even if I eat it as a main dish!"

-Mirj2338

Quinoa Beef Picadillo

"The whole family loved this!”

-Gingernut

Quinoa With Latin Flavors

"Really good! Simple to make and flavorful."

-mikey ev

Quinoa Pilaf

"I'm Asian and always go for the rice, but this quinoa recipe was super! I now can change my white rice to a healthy fiber full quinoa!"

-Gabian

Low-Fat Pea Soup With Quinoa

"Delicious! The best pea soup I have had in a long time! The quinoa gives it a great texture. I have already shared this recipe!"

-Erin M Ryan

Carrot, Chickpea & Quinoa Melange

"This was a great easy recipe for a yummy and nutritious dish. I used this as a side dish with salmon cakes for my husband, and I put some in a warmed piece of garlic naan with greek yogurt for myself. I will definitely make this again!"

-Oliver Fischers Mo

Hot Quinoa Breakfast With Fruits

"This is a great hearty and healthy breakfast treat! I halved the recipe and it made more than enough for a breakfast for one. I served with a little brown sugar and that sweet touch was great with the nutty quinoa."

-loof751

Mexican Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet

"So easy and so delish! I served it with sour cream and grated cheddar on top, and a piece of cornbread on the side!"

-Ms Fondue

South America Quinoa

"This is one of the best quinoa dishes I've ever made. The avocado really completes it."

-Maito

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