15+ Recipes Starring Quinoa, the Little Pseudograin That Could
Versatile, nutty, and filling, quinoa, the little pseudograin that could, is a modern-grain pantry staple. Swap it out for rice as a neutral side for meat or vegetables, or try one of these versatile recipes ranging from quinoa-stuffed tomatoes, to a cheesy enchilada-inspired casserole, to a rainbow-bright, veggie-packed salad.
Curried Coconut Quinoa With Roasted Cauliflower and Greens
Indian flavors like coconut milk, curry powder, and other warm spices round out a bowl of quinoa, greens, and roasted cauliflower.
Quinoa Casserole
It doesn't get much more comforting than this quinoa, broccoli, cheddar, and chicken casserole.
Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette
A rainbow in a bowl, this citrus quinoa dish incorporates plenty of fresh produce. Prepare to make your co-workers jealous when you bust this out at lunch.
Chai-Spiced Breakfast Porridge
Mix up your breakfast routine with warmly spiced quinoa porridge.
Quinoa Mason Jar Salad With Sweet Potatoes
Add this quinoa mason jar salad with sweet potatoes and a Thai-style dressing to your lunch rotation.
Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad
If you like pad thai, then you'll love this Thai-influenced quinoa recipe. It contains all of the best elements of the classic dish, such as peanuts, cilantro, and bean sprouts, with a fun twist: it substitutes quinoa for rice noodles.
Quinoa Chili
Instead of beef, chicken, or turkey, this loaded chili is bulked up with quinoa for a vegetarian-friendly recipe.
Guacamole Quinoa With Mango
Spicy, fruity, and fresh, guacamole quinoa is like a lunch-friendly spin on chips and guac.
Quinoa and Chickpea Veggie Burgers
Similar in flavor and preparation to falafel but lighter (they're not deep-fried), these chickpea and quinoa veggie burgers take well to Mediterranean toppings like pickled red onions and a tahini sauce.
Sticky Glazed Meatballs With Cauliflower Quinoa Pilaf
Sticky pomegranate-molasses-glazed meatballs pair perfectly with a pilaf made out of cauliflower rice and quinoa.
Ribboned Asparagus and Quinoa Salad
Combine willowy ribboned asparagus with crunchy pine nuts, nutty quinoa, and umami-rich parmesan for a salad that brings the textural and flavor contrast.
Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
Come cherry season, this is our go-to backyard-barbecue contribution; it's crowd-pleasing, can sit out at room temperature for hours, and is easy to scale up.
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
This cheesy vegetable-packed quinoa casserole captures the flavors of enchiladas without the fussy rolling of tortillas.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Instead of bulgur, this version of tabbouleh is made with quinoa.
Asian Quinoa Meatballs
Instead of breadcrumbs or a panade, these turkey meatballs are bound with an egg and cooked quinoa before being sauced in a spicy Asian glaze.
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Quinoa Salad
Less a recipe and more a template for a killer quinoa salad, this recipe will steer you in the right direction.
Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
You'll love the versatility of garlic mushroom quinoa. As is, it's a solid, hearty side; add a poached egg atop each portion, and it's a meal in its own right.
Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes With Quinoa
For an updated take on stuffed tomatoes, fill them with quinoa, feta, artichokes, and olives.