10 Quintessential Quinoa Recipes to Keep You Fueled
Apr 23, 2018
Quinoa is *the* psuedograin we never get tired of incorporating into our meals. Quinoa for breakfast? You bet! Quinoa for dinner? It's a no-brainer. The protein-rich seed hails from Peru, where it's been a staple crop for centuries. It has a mild nutty flavor that plays well with basically any flavor combination you can dream up. These 10 recipes will make good use of your supply.
How to Cook Quinoa: Before you start experimenting, master the basics. This simple cooking method will acquaint you with the joys of tasty, fluffy quinoa.
Strawberry Chia Quinoa Bowl: Oatmeal gets boring for breakfast if you're eating it every day. Protein-rich quinoa is the ultimate substitute.
Citrusy Quinoa Breakfast Bake: Keep this hearty breakfast bake in the fridge for quick morning meals all week. You can eat it cold or pop a portion in the microwave for a warm bite.
Mandarin Orange Quinoa Bowls: Sunny segments of juicy mandarin orange will liven up your morning every time, especially when paired with a filling quinoa porridge and crunchy almond slivers.
Quinoa Poke Lettuce Cups: Pack a lunch you can really look forward to by using a cute, lil bento box. On one side, place whole leaves of butter lettuce; on the other, marinated tuna, avocado, and quinoa.
Quinoa Cakes With Figs and Ricotta: Quinoa patties become the vehicle for fancy bruschetta combinations. Sweet figs and creamy ricotta are accented by a fresh mint and orange salad to make this bangin' appetizer.
Herbed Quinoa Bowls: Gluten-free dinners can be hard to dream up, but with quinoa in your corner, your quest can end before it even starts. Finely chopped herbs give your grains a green hue, and a bevy of veggies make it a rainbow of a meal.
Quinoa Flour Tortilla Tacos: Go above and beyond with your homemade tortilla game by adding some quinoa flour to the usual mix. It adds extra protein and whole-grain goodness to your meal, so you can balance out all the cheese and sour cream you like to load onto your tacos. Or is that just us?
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash: Stuffed squash isn't just for Thanksgiving — it makes a show-stopping vegetarian entree any time of year.
2-Bite Quinoa Kale Pockets: Tabouli is given a makeover with the addition of quinoa and kale in this recipe. Stuff it into mini pita pockets for a dainty, nourishing appetizer or snack.
Find more hearty whole grain recipes on Pinterest.
Find more hearty whole grain recipes on Pinterest.
(Photos via Brit + Co)
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