Quinoa is one of the best new ingredients I’ve just started cooking with. If you love quinoa or are looking for some healthy recipes ideas with it, try these awesome ideas for lunch, dinner, side dish or a quick snack.
Best Quinoa Recipes
1. 5 Ingredient Quinoa Superfood Breakfast Bowl
Do you want a super fast, super food breakfast or snack for the rest of the week? Well, cook quinoa, add your favorite fruits, add some peanut butter and top it off with almond milk. You are all set! This 5-ingredient quinoa super food breakfast is vegan and gluten-free, you will definitely stock up for the whole week.
2. Chicken Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
I super love chicken and I am certain I could eat them every day! So, I came across Spinach For Breakfast and they have this most amazing recipe on Chicken Teriyaki Quinoa. What I really liked a was the skinny version of the traditional teriyaki sauce. I tell you, the taste is just so divine!
4. One Pan Mexican Quinoa
Quinoa is such a versatile ingredient and when I found out there’s actually a recipe for Mexican Quinoa that does not involve chopping or sautéing, no cutting boards or mixing bowls to wash, I was super excited to try it for myself. This One Pan Mexican Quinoa lets you dump everything in a pan, leave it to cool and then enjoy! Head on over to Healthy Liv to learn more.
8. Moroccan Quinoa Power Salad
There’s a lot of quinoa salad variations and this one from Let’s Dish Recipes is actually one of my favorite in the list. It is a hearty grain salad packed with proteins, vegetables and sweet dried fruits. Indeed, a power salad that’s a great side or light lunch any time of the week!
9. Curried Quinoa Vegetable Stew
Craving for a vegan-stew recipe? I bet this curried vegetable stew with quinoa would taste divine. It is hearty and perfect for a cold winter day. Loaded with veggies, quinoa and black beans, this simple dish has tons of flavor. You would definitely add it to your regular dinner rotation.
10. Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Want a burger minus the guilt? Well, if you answered yes, you better try this veggie burger from Jessica in the Kitchen called Sun-dried Tomato and Mozzarella Quinoa Veggie Burgers. She also did another technique with cooking quinoa. Instead of boiling it with water, she used broth and it made all the difference. Can’t wait for the weekend to try these babies out!
11. Easy Quinoa Fried Rice
Do you love quinoa recipes? This easy quinoa fried rice recipe is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the quinoa fried rice. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Cookinglsl has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. Risotto Quinoa
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this risotto quinoa recipe is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Beautybites at the link.
13. Cheesy Quinoa Sausage Broccoli Casserole
This cheesy quinoa sausage broccoli casserole recipe is simple, quick, and exactly the homemade treats I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thechunkychef to see every step.
14. Quinoa Taco Salad
Why not try a copycat recipe the easy way? This quinoa taco salad recipe makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Fannetasticfood for the complete recipe.
15. Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad
Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad – yes please. This one delivers on step by step instructions without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Thegardengrazer’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Cilantro Lime Quinoa
This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the cilantro lime quinoa. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Bitesofflavor has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Vegetarian Lentil Quinoa Meatballs
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Alisonsallspice at the link.
18. Black Bean and Quinoa Chili Bowl
Give this black bean and quinoa chili bowl recipe a try the next time you want recipe ideas. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Bankhealthy to see every step.
19. Cajun Shrimp Quinoa Casserole
Thisgalcooks nailed it with this cajun shrimp quinoa casserole recipe – dinner ideas, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the shrimp quinoa casserole. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Thisgalcooks for the complete recipe.
20. Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
My family always asks for seasonal recipe ideas like this, and this quinoa with roasted vegetables recipe is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Thefoodiephysician’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Tofu Mushroom Quinoa Scramble
Ever crave fall recipe ideas? This tofu mushroom quinoa scramble recipe is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Kiipfit has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Coconut Turmeric Quinoa with Cashews
I have always loved a clear how-to, and this coconut turmeric quinoa with cashews recipe is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Mysequinedlife at the link.
23. Healthy Quinoa Brownies
This healthy quinoa brownies recipe is quick, easy, and a real win for quinoa recipes. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Choosingchia to see every step.
24. 5-ingredient Broccoli + Quinoa Mac and Cheese
Why make it complicated? This 5-ingredient broccoli + quinoa mac and cheese recipe keeps homemade treats simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the quinoa mac cheese. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Simplyquinoa for the complete recipe.
25. Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad? Sign me up. This is a copycat recipe done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Onesweetmess’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Salmon Quinoa Patties
Here is step by step instructions, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Bobbiskozykitchen has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers
From a quiet night in to a full house, this vegetarian quinoa stuffed poblano peppers recipe works if you love an easy recipe. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the stuffed poblano peppers. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Alisonsallspice at the link.
28. Sweet Potato Quinoa Muffins
Try this sweet potato quinoa muffins recipe next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Ilonaspassion to see every step.
29. Herbed Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Cookieandkate really knows an easy tutorial, and this herbed quinoa & chickpea salad with lemon-tahini dressing recipe shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Cookieandkate for the complete recipe.
30. Thin and Crispy Quinoa Crust Pizza
Around here, this thin and crispy quinoa crust pizza recipe disappears fast whenever I make homemade treats. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Queenofmykitchen’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Mexican Black Bean Quinoa Soup
Looking for a copycat recipe that actually works? This mexican black bean quinoa soup recipe is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Wholesomelicious has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Taco Zucchini Quinoa Casserole
I will admit it, I am obsessed with step by step instructions, and this taco zucchini quinoa casserole recipe proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the zucchini quinoa casserole. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Ilonaspassion at the link.
33. Loaded Greek Quinoa Salad
This loaded greek quinoa salad recipe is fuss free and delivers on an easy tutorial. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Halfbakedharvest to see every step.
34. Sweet Pineapple Chicken Quinoa Salad
No need to overthink homemade treats – this sweet pineapple chicken quinoa salad recipe is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Layersofhappiness for the complete recipe.
35. Chicken & Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Spicy Green Sauce
Chicken & Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Spicy Green Sauce, and it is a good one. Just a copycat recipe, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the spicy green sauce. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Onceuponachef’s full tutorial for all the details.
