Quinoa

45 Best Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa is one of our favorite pantry staples. But it doesn't do you any good just sitting in the cupboard.
45 Best Quinoa Recipes

So you've got quinoa in your pantry, but no idea about quinoa recipes? You've heard that quinoa is a protein powerhouse, that it gives satisfying texture to all sorts of dishes. But, uh, what do you do with it? Never fear. Here are our 45 best options, including quinoa salads, breakfast bowls, homemade veggie burgers, and more for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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    Crunchy Quinoa Salad

    Consider this a use-the-last-bits sort of salad. Every vegetable listed is a suggestion, but feel free to pull in whatever green things and crunchy things you've got. 

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    Grain Bowl Soup

    Think of this as an inspirational template. Take your favorite grain browl, then turn it into soup. This warming, brothy dish is topped off with a bright parsley-dill sauce.

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    Whole Grain Pancakes with Blackberries

    If you have quinoa in your cupboard, you should try cooking some and putting it in pancakes. Because, with all due respect to diner breakfasts and box mixes, the average pancake is about as satisfying as a bag of marshmallows. We’ll take ours skillet-size, burnished from whole wheat flour and studded with cooked grains, because we want them flavorful and with a hardy texture.

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    Saffron Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Almonds

    Saffron rice is an indispensable accompaniment in Persian cuisine, and it tastes just as good made with fluffy quinoa. If you have coconut oil on hand, the naturally sweet flavor pairs nicely with the cherries and almonds.

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    Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers

    Remember! Not all quinoa recipes come in a bowl! Here's a satisfying burger that happens to be gluten-free and vegan. And the best news? You can stash them in your freezer and cook from frozen.

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    Farmers Market Quinoa Salad

    Don't obsess over getting these exact ingredients in this precise combination. Any nut you like will work here for crunch, and you're looking for a mix of bright herbs and enough cooked grains to make it substantial.

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