Quinoa

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Sunshine Slaw with Quinoa

This healthy quinoa slaw recipe is bursting with nutrients and fresh flavor! Yogurt-based honey-mustard dressing brings it all together. Recipe yields 6 generous side servings.

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Quinoa Broccoli Slaw with Honey-Mustard Dressing

Mayo-free, healthy broccoli slaw recipe with quinoa, toasted almonds and basil tossed in a tangy honey-mustard dressing! This gluten-free slaw will be a hit at potlucks and packs well for lunch, too. For best flavor, plan on letting the slaw rest for 20 minutes or more before serving. Recipe yields about 4 servings.

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Roasted Mushrooms with Herbed Quinoa

Delicious side dish or light meal of roasted mushrooms on herbed quinoa, topped with toasted pepitas and olive oil! Recipe yields 4 generous side servings.

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Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Quinoa

Epic breakfast quinoa recipe featuring toasted pecans, coconut oil, cinnamon and dried cherries or cranberries. It tastes like cinnamon toast! Recipe as written yields 1 serving; you can multiply it as necessary, as long as you use a suitably sized pot.

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Mexican(ish) Kale & Quinoa Salad

Healthy kale and quinoa salad recipe with Mexican flavors, including black beans, pepitas, and a cumin-lime dressing. Gluten free, easily vegan (skip the cheese), and packs great for lunch. Recipe yields 4 medium servings.

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Herbed Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

This fresh, herbed quinoa and chickpea salad makes a satisfying lunch. It’s also a great side dish for holidays and potlucks. Recipe yields 2 large, meal-sized portions or 4 side salads (you could easily double or triple this recipe).

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Perfect Quinoa

Learn how to cook perfect quinoa, every time. I’ve tried all the other quinoa cooking methods and this one works best. It’s easy to cook fluffy quinoa when you know the right way to do it!

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale & Pesto Vinaigrette

This hearty vegan quinoa salad features crisp and tender roasted sweet potato, toasted sunflower seeds and an outrageously flavorful, pesto-inspired dressing. It would be a great light dinner on its own, or a suitable side salad for soups and sandwiches. It packs great for lunches, too! Recipe yields 4 medium servings.

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Quinoa Black Bean Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

These quinoa and black bean tacos with dairy-free avocado crema are a simple and delicious weeknight dinner! They’re vegan and gluten free, too. Recipe yields about 6 hearty tacos.

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Colorful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach

Reset with this healthy beet salad recipe featuring superfoods like carrot, quinoa, spinach, edamame and avocado. It’s as colorful as it is nutritious! Recipe yields two meal-sized salads or four side salads. If you plan on having leftovers, store the greens separately from the other prepared ingredients and toss just before serving.

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Creamy Roasted Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Gratin

Roasted brussels sprouts and quinoa collide in this creamy, cheesy, texture-rich dish. If you’re looking for a healthier gratin recipe, this is it! If you need a gluten-free dish, just use gluten-free bread to make the bread crumbs. Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

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Blackened Green Bean and Quinoa Salad

Sautéed green beans in a simple end-of-summer quinoa salad with corn and cherry tomatoes. Top with toasted almond slivers (mandatory) and feta (optional)! Recipe yields 6 servings.

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Coconut Quinoa and Kale with Tropical Pesto

Quinoa cooked in coconut milk, tossed with kale and cilantro-cashew “tropical” pesto—a warm salad inspired by my recent trip to Belize. Healthy and vegan, yes, but delicious above all.

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Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes with Quinoa

Mediterranean-inspired baked tomatoes, filled with quinoa, feta, artichokes and kalamata olives, make a beautiful, healthy side dish.

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Breakfast Quinoa

Start your day off right with breakfast quinoa—a quick, nutritious and filling meal. Enjoy endless variations of fruits, nuts and milks with nutty quinoa.

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Toasted Oatmeal with Strawberry Chia Jam and Coconut Whipped Cream

Three healthy recipes in one bowl: the best toasted oatmeal, (frozen) strawberry chia jam and coconut whipped cream. This breakfast is easily vegan and gluten free (see notes). If you’re making the coconut whipped cream, be sure to chill your coconut milk overnight, and place your mixing bowl in the freezer at least 30 minutes.

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Quinoa and Black Beans

This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

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Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Sweet blueberries and tart lemon pair well in this blueberry lemon breakfast quinoa, an alternative to oatmeal. High in protein and fiber, quinoa is a great start to your day! I made this up one morning when I had a craving for quinoa and was looking for a change from the usual. Top with extra milk for a thinner consistency. It's also good with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

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Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

I always found turkey meatloaf recipes to be quite disappointing as the flavor is usually lacking as well as the texture. So I developed this recipe that has a great texture and a surprisingly good flavor — my brother couldn't even tell that it wasn't beef! The secret is the quinoa, which adds wonderful texture and is much nuttier than breadcrumbs.

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Parsley Walnut Pesto Quinoa Salad

A seriously amazing and fresh salad; the epitome of healthy and nutrition-packed. I served this over fresh baby kale with balsamic dressing on the side for those that want a more robust flavor. This is amazing with the addition of garlic! Serve cold or at room temperature.