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Instant Pot® Quinoa

Instant Pot® Quinoa

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and quinoa in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); mix well. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press Steam button twice and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Food Lover

Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix black beans and corn kernels in a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and stir. Spoon quinoa mixture into 4 bowls; top each with salsa and avocado.

By Jen

Quinoa Dijon and Swiss Burger

Quinoa Dijon and Swiss Burger

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix quinoa, mustard, egg, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl; add enough chickpea flour to hold mixture together to form 2 patties.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Add a Swiss cheese slice to each patty and warm until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Amy Woessner

Quinoa with Feta, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries

Quinoa with Feta, Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir walnuts and cranberries through the quinoa; add feta cheese and gently stir.

By Laura Manos Emms

Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 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. Fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  3. 3 Thread mushrooms, halloumi cheese, and tomatoes onto skewers. Cook under the broiler, rotating the skewers a few times, until halloumi beings to turn golden and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes
  4. 4 Stir pesto and olive oil together in a bowl; add enough oil to reach the desired consistency.
  5. 5 Divide quinoa between 2 plates and place skewers on top. Lightly drizzle with pesto mixture.

By PlimRed

Garlic Quinoa

Garlic Quinoa

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until just browned, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth into the saucepan; add quinoa and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing quinoa with a fork.

By sjflick

Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa Pilaf

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add carrot, and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy.
  2. 2 In a bowl, toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

By JBUCK123

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

Instant Pot® Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute

Instant Pot® Quinoa Taco Meat Substitute

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer. Add quinoa and water to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in vegetable bouillon. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  4. 4 Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Spread mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; stir. Continue baking until quinoa is dry and crisp, 5 to 15 minutes more.

By Garrett Griffin

Quinoa Tofu Super-Soup for Cold Season

Quinoa Tofu Super-Soup for Cold Season

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, water, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Add tofu, kale, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic salt to soup; simmer until quinoa is translucent and outer rim has spiraled away from the seed, 15 to 20 minutes.

By TheRecycleChef

Quinoa with Mushrooms

Quinoa with Mushrooms

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa to the melted butter and let it brown, about 3 minutes. Pour the chicken broth over the quinoa; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the sauteed mushroom mixture and cook another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Jen Cardenas

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

By sarahhouston

Quick Quinoa Chili

Quick Quinoa Chili

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk 1 cup beef broth and chili seasoning mix together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Melt coconut oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir quinoa in hot oil until fragrant and lightly toasted, 1 minute. Pour broth-seasoning mixture, remaining 1 cup beef broth, and tomatoes into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa has absorbed most of the liquid, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir bean blend, green chilies, and corn into quinoa mixture; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

By ciao bella

Carrot, Tomato, and Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

Carrot, Tomato, and Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower heat, stir in quinoa, and toast, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in water, bouillon granules, pepper, and thyme; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in carrots. Cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat, add tomatoes and spinach, and stir until spinach is wilted and tomatoes have released all their moisture, about 2 minutes.

By Jess

Quinoa Stuffing

Quinoa Stuffing

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to low, and stir in quinoa. Cover pan and simmer until quinoa absorbs the liquid, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir butternut squash and zucchinis in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir quinoa into the vegetables and gently mix green onions, apricots, cranberries, and parsley into the stuffing. Drizzle with lime juice to taste.

By Heather Hogan

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa with Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa with Pumpkin Seeds

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
29 min
Total
34 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix the warm melted butter, thyme, sage, and sugar together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place cubed butternut squash in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with seasoned butter. Roast uncovered in preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toast quinoa in oil until light brown, about 5 minutes. Add Swanson® Chicken Broth to quinoa and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes without disturbing. Remove from heat and let sit covered until broth is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir the quinoa and pumpkin seeds into the roasted squash.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Quinoa Salad with Winter Veggies and Buffalo Chicken Sausage

Quinoa Salad with Winter Veggies and Buffalo Chicken Sausage

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Put the quinoa and chicken broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 While quinoa cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.
  3. 3 Add another tablespoon oil to pan, then add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the squash and carrots and cook about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-firm.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining oil, cumin, salt and black pepper. Add quinoa, sausage, squash-carrot and onion mixture and mix. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to two days. When ready to serve, stir in the parsley.

By Allrecipes Member

Baked Grains Pilaf

Baked Grains Pilaf

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, bell pepper, and corn in the hot oil until softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix onion mixture, millet, quinoa, and salt together in an 8x8-inch casserole dish; pour in chicken stock. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until grains are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 30 minutes.

By whittothewhit

Speedy Mexican Black Beans and Quinoa

Speedy Mexican Black Beans and Quinoa

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa and 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon bouillon with black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and pepper in another medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Simmer until quinoa is ready.
  3. 3 Remove quinoa from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the quinoa into bowls. Top with the seasoned beans and Monterey Jack cheese.

By mlovestocook

Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins

Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice until onion becomes golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cilantro and allow to toast for a few minutes. Pour orange juice and water in and stir well, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then add walnuts. Fluff with a fork and serve.

By jenw

Savory Vegetarian Quinoa

Savory Vegetarian Quinoa

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
31 min
Total
56 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Add quinoa, soy sauce, and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is mostly tender, about 17 minutes. Add baby kale; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until quinoa absorbs remaining cooking liquid, about 5 minutes.

By mandyjean23

Carrot Quinoa

Carrot Quinoa

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
28 min
Total
53 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and shallot. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour vegetable broth and quinoa into the saucepan. Cover and simmer until quinoa is soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle dried basil on top.

By rachimama21

Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf

Herbed Quinoa and Chickpea Pilaf

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oil, Recaito, quinoa, orange juice, salt and 3/4 cup water to boil. Simmer covered over medium-low heat, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in chick peas. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in mint, parsley and hazelnuts.

By Goya

Turkey Quinoa Baked Burgers

Turkey Quinoa Baked Burgers

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Combine cooked quinoa, onion mixture, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, eggs, barbeque sauce, hot sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together. Add ground turkey and mix well with hands. Form patties and place in the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Mix remaining 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar together in a bowl to make a paste. Spoon on top of the patties.
  6. 6 Bake patties in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes.

By Mirella

Cream of Broccoli Soup with Quinoa

Cream of Broccoli Soup with Quinoa

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups 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.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable stock, broccoli, sweet potato, and salt. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli and sweet potato are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove soup from the heat. Puree with a hand-held immersion blender until smooth. Season with nutmeg, garam masala, and pepper.
  4. 4 Combine 1/2 cup water and cashews in a high-speed blender; puree until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour cashew mixture into the soup and bring to a boil.
  6. 6 Place 1/3 cup cooked quinoa in the center of each serving bowl; ladle soup around quinoa.

By Curt Stockford

Salmon Quinoa Bowl

Salmon Quinoa Bowl

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together quinoa and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered; let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Stir together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in a large bowl for the salad. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt. Set aside.
  3. 3 Pull stems off the kale. Tear the leaves and place in the bowl with the dressing. Shave carrots into long ribbons and add to the bowl. Massage dressing into the salad until fully coated, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and cherries to kale; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon, skin-side-down, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until desired degree of doneness is reached, 3 to 4 minutes more for medium rare. Remove to a plate.
  5. 5 Divide quinoa between 4 bowls. Add the kale salad and top with salmon. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, crack in some black pepper, and serve immediately.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Quinoa Almond Pilaf

Quinoa Almond Pilaf

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine quinoa, cold water, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, carrot, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir almonds, tomato, raisins, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir into the mixture in the skillet; cook and stir until evenly mixed and hot, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Divide between 3 plates; sprinkle the top of each portion with a scattering of a few coarse sea salt granules for a surprising crunch of salty goodness.

By Ann

Easy Vegan Burger Patties

Easy Vegan Burger Patties

1.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and place into a bowl.
  2. 2 Mash sweet potatoes, kidney beans, onion, and garlic together until it comes together. Mix in salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Add cooked quinoa and combine. Shape mixture into patties.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

By VME