Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is one of the world’s most perfect foods (according to some!), due to its high nutritional content. It’s actually a seed, not a grain, which makes it naturally gluten free. Quinoa is high in protein, calcium, Vitamin B, and iron. Fun fact: apparently the Incas thought it was sacred, because eating it regularly appeared to provide a long, healthy life. How to incorporate this superfood in your everyday? Here are all the top easy quinoa recipes to do so, from quinoa salad to chili, tacos, grain bowls and more. All these quinoa meals and dishes have become family favorites and we hope they will in yours too!
And now…our top easy quinoa recipes!
How to cook quinoa
There are a few ways to cook quinoa. Over the years, Alex and I have messed up quinoa numerous times: cooking it too fast so it’s hard and crunchy, or overcooking it so it’s mushy. I will say, how to cook quinoa is not a simple matter! We have two methods we like to use to cook quinoa:
Quinoa nutrition
Last up: is quinoa healthy? Yes, this superfood is loaded with nutritional benefits! Here’s a breakdown (data source: Quinoa Nutrition):
Quinoa is a plant-based protein powerhouse. 1 cup quinoa has 8 grams protein or about 16% of your daily value. It’s loaded with fiber. 1 cup quinoa has 5 grams fiber, or about 20% your daily need. Quinoa is a good source of antioxidants and minerals. It provides more magnesium, iron, and zinc than many common grains.
How does quinoa stack up against rice? See Quinoa vs Rice: Which is Better?
Looking for more easy quinoa recipes?
Outside of these featured quinoa meals, here are a few more quinoa dishes that we love: 4.3 from 3 reviews
Mexican Quinoa RecipeStress Relieving Quinoa Avocado SaladQuinoa with Roasted VegetablesSummer Quinoa Salad with CornQuinoa Bean Salad with LemonCrispy Quinoa GranolaVegan Quinoa Salad with Snap PeasPesto Quinoa RecipeQuinoa Stuffed Grilled ZucchiniGrilled Eggplant with Herbed QuinoaStuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Herbs
Last updated: September 2020
