35 delicious quinoa recipes to try this month

it’s the little grain that could!

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by Bailey Swilley

asian quinoa meatballs


Yes, you can mix healthy grains with healthy meat. Balance!

15-minute quinoa and korean beef bowl


This quick recipe is a great intro to both quinoa and Korean cooking.

easy asian quinoa slaw


Need some serious crunch? Pack this up for colorful mid-day noshing.

spicy kale and quinoa black salad


This is a great Monday lunch, after a weekend of indulging. (You know exactly what we’re talking about.)

vanilla almond overnight quinoa


Put this delicious breakfast together before bed for a nutritious start to your morning.

garlic butter shrimp and quinoa


Quinoa meets gumbo with this rich dish.

6-ingredient no-bake quinoa peanut butter crunch cups


You’ll never ransack the candy aisle again after you master these babies.

quinoa fruit salad with honey lime dressing


This gorgeous salad is great for entertaining for healthiest house guests.

toasted coconut quinoa breakfast cookies


Best way to start the day? Cookies for breakfast!

vegetarian dirty thai fried quinoa


Fried rice meets Thai curry meets quinoa in this “dirty” number.

quinoa crusted onion rings with spicy dipping sauce


These are definitely making an appearance at our next game day party.

quinoa krispie treats


Has quinoa ever looked so perky and festive?

quinoatmeal with roasted blood oranges


Another great breakfast, perfect for a cozy Sunday inside.

caprese quinoa bake


Strapped for after-work dinner ideas? Just make sure you’re stocked up on lots of tomatoes and you’ve got a winner!

quinoa stuffed peppers


Stuffing veggies should be our new go-to. It’s easier than it looks and filling too! These make a perfect hump day dinner.

honey-roasted carrot and quinoa salad


Mozzarella and carrots? This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

cinnamon quinoa pudding


Dive into this for dessert or as a sweet (and filling) breakfast!

the ultimate veggie burger


Ever wanted to eat a purple burger? Now’s your chance!

slow cooker coconut quinoa curry


This incorporates all our favorite C-words: curry, coconut, and (slow) cookers!

quinoa spring rolls with cashew dipping sauce


Super fun to make, super fun to eat. It’s a no-brainer.

spicy lemongrass peanut thai quinoa salad


This salad looks worthy of your favorite Thai restaurant, but it’s totally doable in your own kitchen.

crispy quinoa-crusted tofu with sweet chili dipping sauce


Any food that can be dipped in sweet chili sauce is a winner in our book.

chili quinoa-bean bites (with chipotle mashed sweet potatoes)


Throw these bites in a taco or on a plate with a festive dip. Plus, they’re tasty, filling, and cute — wins all around!

creamy garlic tomato soup


This recipe calls for “quinoa cream,” your new favorite (not-so-bad) indulgence. chipotle quinoa sweet potato tacos with 

roasted cranberry pomegranate salsa


Bust these out this spring or save this recipe for a holiday fiesta meal.

korean style quinoa salad


If you love flavor-packed meals, you need to dive into this crunchy and punchy bowl of quinoa.

zucchini spaghetti and quinoa crusted chicken parmesan meatballs


Zoodles (topped with quinoa) for life!

smoky chili quinoa


Add this to your backlog for game day eats.

5-ingredient quinoa mac and cheese


Comfort food just got way more health-conscious. And we like it.

healthy quinoa apple kheer


Instead of traditional rice, this Indian pudding uses quinoa to pack it with fiber and protein.

quinoa pizza with goat cheese, meyer lemon & basil


Lemon on pizza? Yes, and you’re welcome.

mediterranean quinoa with cashew tzatziki 


If you’re all about that Mediterranean life, then you just found your new favorite meal.

baked quinoa falafel


Skip the halal cart and make your own healthier version of falafel!

quinoa tabbouleh


Skip the couscous and go even grainier with this classic Arabian salad.

quinoa chicken parmesan


Skip the heavy bread crumbs and cover your chicken with something more textured (and better for your gut)!