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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

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

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir Cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

By qwerty06

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad

4.5

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 medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine quinoa, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir in red peppers, cranberries, onion, and basil until combined.

By manella

Mary's Gone Crackers Copycat

Mary's Gone Crackers Copycat

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut a small square out of a separate sheet of parchment paper and oil 1 side; set aside.
  2. 2 Blend brown rice, quinoa, and tamari in a food processor, adding water if mixture is too dry, until a dough starts to form. Add chia seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and salt; pulse until dough is a sticky ball.
  3. 3 Roll small pieces of dough into 1/2-inch balls and arrange at least 2 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Place the oiled square of parchment paper, oil-side down, onto a dough ball. Flatten the dough ball into a very thin 2-inch-wide disk by pressing the top of a small jar onto the parchment square. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges of crackers begin to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer crackers to a wire rack. Place the rack onto the baking sheet and return to oven.
  5. 5 Bake until crackers are dry and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By Cazuela

Quinoa with Kumquats and Leeks

Quinoa with Kumquats and Leeks

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir leek, garlic, and kumquats until brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.
  2. 2 Cook and stir quinoa into kumquat mixture until quinoa is toasted, about 1 minute; add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa has absorbed the chicken stock, about 20 minutes.

By JCL

Quinoa Chicken

Quinoa Chicken

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir cooked quinoa and diced tomatoes into chicken mixture; bring to a simmer and cook long enough for flavors to meld, about 10 minutes more.

By StephR0131

Kale and Quinoa with Creole Seasoning

Kale and Quinoa with Creole Seasoning

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; cook kale in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add kale, cooking and stirring, until desired doneness. Mix quinoa into vegetable mixture and season with salt and Creole seasoning.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Quinoa Chard Pilaf

Quinoa Chard Pilaf

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix in quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms. Pour in the broth. Cover, and cook 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the pot from heat. Shred chard, and gently mix into the pot. Cover, and allow to sit 5 minutes, or until chard is wilted.

By ASTROPHE

Quinoa Summer Salad

Quinoa Summer Salad

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until water absorbs, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  2. 2 Combine onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl; stir in quinoa.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; stir into quinoa mixture to coat. Stir in cilantro until well combined. Cover the bowl; refrigerate to let flavors blend, at least 4 hours.

By Laura Violet

Instant Pot® Southwest Quinoa

Instant Pot® Southwest Quinoa

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with cooking spray. Add rinsed quinoa, diced tomatoes with green chiles with their juices, chicken broth, seasoned salt, chili powder, and garlic powder to the pot and stir gently. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 Drizzle juice of 1 lime over quinoa, fluff with a fork, and serve.

By fabeveryday

Quinoa Pudding

Quinoa Pudding

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and drain the quinoa. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Blend together the milk, bananas, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the quinoa.
  3. 3 Place the pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla and serve warm.

By Lynda Q

Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf

Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Stir in broth and heat to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in parsley; season if desired.

By Swanson

Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds

Quinoa Salad with Kale Buds

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive olive in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add leek and cook, stirring often, until leek has softened without browning, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add kale buds and lemon zest. Cook and stir until kale buds are wilted and just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Do not let them brown. Mix in lemon juice and remove from heat. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 In a bowl toss quinoa, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. Mix in leek and kale buds; toss to combine. Garnish with kale flowers. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve. Let come to room temperature before serving.

By nch

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chile oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in quinoa, then pour in vegetable broth; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir black beans and corn into quinoa mixture until well combined. Simmer until beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By JampampJ

Garlic Kale Quinoa

Garlic Kale Quinoa

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2/3 cup water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté kale and garlic in hot oil until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Stir quinoa into kale mixture and add sesame oil; cook until flavors blend, about 5 more minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water to mixture to prevent sticking.

By Melanie

Quinoa Side Dish

Quinoa Side Dish

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Stir in garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion until combined. Sprinkle lemon juice over top.

By Sara

Lemony Quinoa

Lemony Quinoa

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes, and stir constantly as they will burn easily. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then fluff with a fork.
  3. 3 Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

By Mirelle B

Quinoa Pilaf With Mushrooms

Quinoa Pilaf With Mushrooms

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and swirl olive oil around the inside of the pan to coat. Cook shallot in the hot oil until translucent, about 3 minutes; stir in cremini mushrooms, cooking and stirring until mushrooms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir quinoa, thyme, bay leaf, kosher salt, and black pepper into mushroom mixture. Cook, stirring often, until quinoa gives off a slightly toasted fragrance, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour vegetable stock into quinoa mixture (stock may spatter a bit); stir to combine. Bring to a full boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pan; simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff quinoa pilaf with a fork; cover pan and let pilaf stand 10 more minutes to steam dry.

By nosduh1313

Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Off heat, fluff quinoa with a fork.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Drizzle maple syrup dressing over quinoa; stir. Stir in apple, pecans, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese. Return cover to the saucepan; let mixture steam until dressing warms and apples slightly soften, 5 to 10 minutes.

By jrsolger

Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf

Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa to onion mixture; cook and stir for about 1 minute more.
  2. 2 Pour water over quinoa mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover saucepan, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir spinach and lemon zest into quinoa mixture; season with salt and pepper.

By Jahangir Khan

Spanish-Style Quinoa

Spanish-Style Quinoa

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion tender and quinoa lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in water and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa tender and liquid absorbed, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

By Momi

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
14 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. 3 Transfer oat and quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup oats, applesauce, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt; mix well to combine. Fold chocolate chips and pecans into the batter.
  4. 4 Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 14 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool, about 25 minutes.

By grampnana

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.

By Gitano

Quinoa Mushroom 'Risotto'

Quinoa Mushroom 'Risotto'

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix water, quinoa, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and chicken bouillon granules in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until white threads appear on the quinoa grains, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper in hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt.
  3. 3 Stir red wine and soy sauce into the vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is reduced, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix quinoa and vegetables in a large serving bowl; top with Parmesan cheese.

By Claudia

Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad

Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 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, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the quinoa into a large bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Stir the garbanzo beans, cranberries, raisins, almonds, mint, coriander, cumin, and olive oil into the quinoa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Magpie

Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries

Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 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 soft and water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat; toast sunflower kernels in hot skillet until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and fluff with a fork; add sunflower kernels, chickpeas, huckleberries, carrot, onion, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gently stir the salad until thoroughly mixed; season with salt and pepper.

By ALZ

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down in a baking pan.
  2. 2 Bake acorn squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Flip to face up and cool until easily handled.
  3. 3 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in prunes, raisins, apricots, garlic, and ginger. Cook until prunes, raisins, and apricots plump up and quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and add salt; mix well.
  5. 5 Scoop flesh of the acorn squash from the shells; cut into cubes and toss gently with quinoa mixture. Stuff empty shells with mixture. Sprinkle pecans on top.

By extremegabby

Pork Fried Quinoa

Pork Fried Quinoa

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse quinoa under cold water for about 1 minute; drain well.
  2. 2 Place quinoa into a saucepan and cover with 1 1/2 cups cold water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ham, bell pepper, and the white parts of the green onion; cook until ham begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and remove from heat; stir until garlic becomes aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in fluffed quinoa and return to the stove over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add vinegar, soy sauce, chile-garlic sauce, and sesame seeds. Garnish with the dark green parts of the green onion.

By John Mitzewich