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Quinoa Porridge

Quinoa Porridge

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saucepan over medium heat and measure in the quinoa. Season with cinnamon and cook until toasted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk, water and vanilla and stir in the brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat until the porridge is thick and grains are tender, about 25 minutes. Add more water if needed if the liquid has dried up before it finishes cooking. Stir occasionally, especially at the end, to prevent burning.

By Six Pack To Go

Steel-Cut Oats and Quinoa Breakfast

Steel-Cut Oats and Quinoa Breakfast

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and oats. Simmer, stirring frequently, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir almond meal and flaxseed meal into oat-quinoa mixture; pour into a glass container and top with cinnamon. Let cool for about 15 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator for storage.

By AnneP

High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool briefly.
  2. 2 Combine 1/2 cup quinoa and cottage cheese in a bowl. Accessorize with banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Mix up and serve.

By Deborah's Delight

Rice and Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

Rice and Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 cup quinoa, 1 cup brown rice, almond milk, honey, brown sugar, and salt in a pot over medium heat; stir until almond milk is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk egg in a small bowl. Mix in some of the hot milk mixture to gradually warm up the egg to room temperature.
  3. 3 Pour egg mixture into the saucepan. Add remaining 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup brown rice, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until mixture begins to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes. Scoop mixture into 2 serving bowls.

By Lindsay Wilbanks

Instant Pot Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge

Instant Pot Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge

Prep
5 min
Cook
11 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine almond milk, quinoa, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir lightly until combined.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacture's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 minute. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in vanilla extract and honey.
  4. 4 Divide quinoa evenly between 4 bowls. Top each bowl as desired.

By Tammy Lynn

Quinoa Porridge with Cinnamon Apples

Quinoa Porridge with Cinnamon Apples

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apple, and sprinkle with salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Stir in the almonds; cook and stir until the apple is hot and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk and half-and-half cream; continue cooking until hot. Stir in the hot quinoa, and cook a few minutes before serving.

By Alyse Ellienne

Avocado Breakfast Bowl

Avocado Breakfast Bowl

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water and quinoa together in a rice cooker; cook until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook eggs to desired doneness; season with seasoned salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Combine quinoa and eggs in a bowl; top with avocado and feta cheese.

By Alisha

Mini Frittatas with Quinoa

Mini Frittatas with Quinoa

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups.
  2. 2 Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cooked quinoa, eggs, egg whites, zucchini, Swiss cheese, ham, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and white pepper in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture to the top of each prepared muffin cup.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the edges of frittatas are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes in the pan before serving. Serve hot or cold.

By Laka kuharica - Easy Cook

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse quinoa with cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear and is no longer frothy to remove bitterness.
  2. 2 Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into milk; simmer over medium-low heat until most liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Off heat, stir in maple syrup and lemon zest; gently fold in blueberries.
  3. 3 Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed.

By France Cevallos

Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place quinoa in a sieve and rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain, then place quinoa in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan with lid, lower heat, and allow to simmer until all water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in apple juice, raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Cover pan and allow to simmer for 15 minutes longer. Stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm.

By Allrecipes Member

Pumpkin Quinoa Bread

Pumpkin Quinoa Bread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, canola oil, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Sift flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, salt, allspice, and cloves together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture, a little at a time, into pumpkin mixture until batter is smooth; fold in quinoa, walnuts, and cranberries. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until top of loaf springs back when lightly touched, 50 to 60 minutes.

By jabguit

Healthy Asian-Inspired Quinoa and Egg Breakfast

Healthy Asian-Inspired Quinoa and Egg Breakfast

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, quinoa, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until all water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix the egg-vegetable mixture into the quinoa. Add soy sauce and sriracha and garnish with green onions.

By Swest

Asian Breakfast Stir-Fry

Asian Breakfast Stir-Fry

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 cup water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Chop carrot, broccoli, and onion in a food processor.
  3. 3 Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped vegetables; cook and stir until onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add kale; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce and 1 tablespoon water; cook for 5 more minutes.
  4. 4 Add chicken and 1/4 cup cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer stir-fry to a plate.
  5. 5 Spray the skillet with cooking spray and cook eggs to your preference, 3 to 5 minutes. Place cooked eggs on top of stir-fry on the plate. Garnish with chile-garlic sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

By Fellow Wanderlust, RN

Healthy Protein Morning Glory Muffins

Healthy Protein Morning Glory Muffins

2.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Run pineapple and carrots through juicer according to manufacturer's instructions. Pour juice into a container and reserve pulp in a bowl. Run zucchini through juicer and add zucchini pulp to pineapple-carrot pulp. Discard zucchini juice.
  2. 2 Measure 2 cups pineapple-carrot juice. If juice doesn't reach 2 cups, add enough water to make 2 cups. Bring pineapple-carrot juice and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Measure 1 cup cooked quinoa and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 16 silicon muffin cup molds and place on a baking sheet or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  4. 4 Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  5. 5 Mix applesauce, yogurt, sugar, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir applesauce mixture, small amounts at a time, into flour mixture until batter is just combined. Fold the reserved 1 cup cooked quinoa, hempseed, raisins, and pineapple-carrot-zucchini pulp into batter; allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Spoon a heaping 1/3 cup batter into each muffin cup.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 23 to 27 minutes. Cool muffins in tin for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups.

By FBULGAR

Simple Mexican Quinoa

Simple Mexican Quinoa

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Place vegetable blend in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetable blend into quinoa.

By eaforsythe

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos (Vegan)

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos (Vegan)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water, quinoa, and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Add black beans and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Serve quinoa-black bean filling in tortillas.

By Ruthie Higbee

Easy Mexican Quinoa

Easy Mexican Quinoa

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in quinoa and taco seasoning; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour water into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir beans and tomatoes into quinoa mixture, cover the saucepan again with the lid, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Stir Cheddar cheese into quinoa, spoon into bowls, and top each with a dollop of sour cream.

By CHEFLINDSEY

Mexican Quinoa

Mexican Quinoa

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.
  2. 2 Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

By Occasional Cooker

Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pan; add quinoa and cook over medium heat until toasty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and cook on low to medium-low until quinoa appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge of the grain, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Add black beans, green onions, and cilantro to the quinoa. Stir and heat through.

By Bernadette Kolb Munoz

One-Pan Mexican Quinoa

One-Pan Mexican Quinoa

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno peppers and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan. Stir black beans, tomatoes, quinoa, corn, and salt into the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until the liquid is fully absorbed into the quinoa, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Fluff quinoa with a fork. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

By LUCHAPROV

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Mexican Quinoa Salad

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir black beans, quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, jalapeno, mustard, and paprika together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro.

By The Lazy Gourmet

Vegan Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Green Chile Cilantro Sauce

Vegan Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Green Chile Cilantro Sauce

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cashews, green chile peppers, hemp milk, jalapeno pepper, and salt in a blender; process until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour cashew mixture into a small bowl; stir in 1 cup cilantro.
  3. 3 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide romaine lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, and onion. Drizzle cilantro sauce on top. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and chopped avocados.

By Mackenzie Schieck

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 of the taco seasoning mix to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix chicken and remaining taco seasoning mix together in a bowl; let sit for chicken to season, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Place chicken and quinoa in a bowl and place in freezer until cooled, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl; add chicken-quinoa mixture and salsa and mix well.

By Deemcgee

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Stir salad again before serving.

By Rita

Instant Pot® Chicken and Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot® Chicken and Tortilla Soup

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, onion, cauliflower rice, quinoa, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken breast. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet over moderately high heat. Add tortilla strips and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Return chicken to pot to warm. Ladle into soup bowls and top with fried tortilla strips.

By Laura

One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Season with pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.

By The Gruntled Gourmand

Ground Turkey Enchilada Stew with Quinoa

Ground Turkey Enchilada Stew with Quinoa

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
245 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Combine browned turkey, enchilada sauce, black beans, quinoa, diced tomatoes and chiles, water, corn, salsa, onion, green bell pepper, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook in the slow cooker on High until quinoa is tender and flavors are blended, about 4 hours. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cilantro.

By JonSnyde

Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine black beans, pepper mixture, quinoa, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; transfer to a casserole dish. Pour enchilada sauce over black bean mixture; spread sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until cheese is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By S T Andersen

Instant Pot Mexican-Style Meatballs and Quinoa

Instant Pot Mexican-Style Meatballs and Quinoa

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix veal, eggs, minced red onion, 3/4 cup cotija cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, bread crumbs, milk, cumin, chipotle, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Form mixture into about 20 walnut-sized balls.
  2. 2 Heat a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) on Saute setting. Pour in oil. Saute red onion slices and jalapeno pepper until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and stir. Pour in broth and 1/2 of the tomato sauce. Mix well. Add meatballs to the pot and pour remaining tomato sauce on top.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select medium pressure on Manual mode according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 8 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Serve meatballs over the stewed tomatoes and quinoa. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

By Buckwheat Queen

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Saute until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn; mix well. Season with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Add quinoa and toss until well combined. Pour in broth and mix.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid; set valve to the sealing position. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Open the pot and fluff quinoa using a fork. Add cilantro and lime juice. Stir in avocado.

By Misty Noelle