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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

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

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

Make-Ahead Spinach Salad in a Jar

Make-Ahead Spinach Salad in a Jar

Prep
20 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. Allow to cool.
  2. 2 Whisk orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, salt, curry powder, and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until well blended.
  3. 3 Line up 5 pint jars in an assembly line fashion.
  4. 4 Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing into the bottom of each jar. Place 1/2 cup cooked quinoa into each jar, and top with 2 tablespoons cherries. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons goat cheese on top of the cherries. Top with 1 cup of spinach per jar and pack down tightly to remove air pockets; jars should be filled to the top. Finish each jar with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Cover jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.

By France Cevallos

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Blend vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Slowly pour in oil, with the blender running, until dressing is smooth and thick.
  3. 3 Remove quinoa from the refrigerator. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Pour dressing over top and gently mix until evenly combined.

By Randy Finger

Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 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 has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Serve immediately or chill salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about five days.

By scrumdiddly

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
  4. 4 Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
  5. 5 Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

By Coulter

Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad

Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 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 has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Combine chickpeas, carrot, celery, sunflower seeds, cabbage, and onion in a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly equal in size; transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir quinoa, almonds, and raisins into the chickpea mixture; add mayonnaise, mustard, kelp flakes, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly seasoned.

By Stef

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in cooled quinoa.

By SYNEVA B

Simple Savory Quinoa

Simple Savory Quinoa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in lime juice and season with salt.

By jwyant89

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 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

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

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

Quinoa Lunch for One

Quinoa Lunch for One

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, carrots, quinoa, and chicken bouillon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until nearly all water has been absorbed and outer ring of quinoa grain is visible, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broccoli and spinach to the pot, stir, and cover to allow spinach to wilt. Continue to cook until all water is absorbed and vegetables have been heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Spoon quinoa and veggies into a bowl and serve.

By FRAMBUESA

Lemon Herb Quinoa

Lemon Herb Quinoa

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

By MellyG

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

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

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

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

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

Cinna-Coco Quinoa Bites

Cinna-Coco Quinoa Bites

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 24 non-stick mini-muffin cups.
  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 has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir coconut, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Add quinoa and eggs to coconut mixture; stir until completely combined. Drop coconut mixture by the tablespoonful into prepared muffin cups.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until slightly crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By mauichick01

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

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

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 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

Winter Fruit Salad

Winter Fruit Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

By Barrett