The ultimate round-up of dietitian-approved healthy quinoa recipes! From sweet to savory and breakfast to dinner, there is sure to be a quinoa recipe here for you!
Chances are you’ve heard of ancient grains. They’ve been cultivated and eaten for ages and are now becoming popular in today’s modern diet. Aside from great taste, there are many nutritional benefits to be gained from them! You can check out my post on 10 Ancient Grains You Should Be Eating for more information.
As a spin-off to my 10 ancient grains post, I’m doing a series of RD curated recipes featuring each ancient grain. I’ve already highlighted amaranth, barley, bulgur, farro, freekeh, Kamut®, and millet. In this post I’m talking about probably the most well-known ancient grain right now – quinoa!
In Incan culture, quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) was believed to increase strength and stamina. This nutty, gluten-free grain is actually a “pseudo-grain”—a seed, that contains all essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. It is a good source of dietary fiber and is also highest of all the whole grains in potassium. Studies suggest consuming quinoa may help protect against heart disease and diabetes, and is more satiating than traditional wheat or rice.
Another advantage of quinoa is that it cooks quickly, in about 15 minutes! You can tell it’s done when the little white tail– the germ of the kernel – is sticking out and the center is translucent. Quinoa can be substituted anywhere whole grains are used, and is a great addition to pilafs, soups, breads, and salads. Sweet or savory, quinoa is a great option.
With the popularity of quinoa, sifting through recipes to find a good one can be hard. To help, I’ve curated a round-up of 55+ dietitian-approved quinoa recipes. Check them out below!
Looking for more ways to eat your favorite ancient grain? Check out these 55+ dietitian-approved quinoa recipes! Share on XBreakfasts
Pomegranate Quinoa Porridge from Your Choice Nutrition
Quinoa Egg Scramble from Kroll’s Korner
Cranberry and Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl from Snacking in Sneakers
Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl from Food 4 Health RD
Quinoa Spinach Egg Muffins from Sound Dietitians
Strawberry Coconut Breakfast Quinoa from PCOS Nutrition Center
Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars from The Nutrition Adventure
High Protein Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa from Healthy Inspiration
Quinoa Granola from How to Eat
Irresistible Quinoa Breakfast Cereal from Katie Cavuto, RD
Berry Quinoa Power Bowl from Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian
Warm Tropical Wild Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Sundae from E.A. Stewart
Salads
Cucumber Tomato Mango Quinoa Salad from Your Choice Nutrition
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Lime Vinaigrette from Salubrious RD
Summer Grain Salad from BeeKay Nutrition
Asian Quinoa Slaw from Nourishing Plate
Triple Berry Quinoa Salad with Mixed Greens from Healthy Ideas Place
Quinoa Tabbouleh from E.A. Stewart
Seasonal Quinoa Salad from How to Eat
Quinoa, Tomato & Feta Salad from Jenny Shea Rawn, My Cape Cod Kitchen
Vegetarian Quinoa Power Salad from Kroll’s Korner
Kid Friendly Quinoa Salad from Feeding Bytes
Colorful Quinoa and Pecan Salad from Triad to Wellness
Citrus Quinoa Salad with Prunes from Amy Gorin Nutrition
Asparagus and Quinoa Salad from How to Eat
8-Ingredient Green Quinoa Salad from C It Nutritionally
Quinoa Edamame Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette from Healthy Inspiration
Black Bean Quinoa Salad from Live Best
5-Minute Broccoli Kale Quinoa Salad from Nutrition to Fit
Sweet & Savory Blueberry Kale Salad from Be Nutrition Co
Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad from Once Upon a Pumpkin
Appetizers & Sides
Buffalo Riced Cauliflower Quinoa Bites from Perspective Portions
Spicy Lime Cilantro Quinoa from Beautiful Eats and Things
Quinoa Fried Rice from Hummusapien
Rosemary Garlic Sea Salt Quinoa Crostini from Jeanne Reilly, RD
Baked Quinoa Arancini Rice Balls from Sinful Nutrition
Roasted Veggie Quinoa from Foods with Judes
Quinoa Veggie Confetti from Bonnie Taub-Dix
Entrées
Mango Quinoa Nourish Bowls from Smart Nutrition
Chicken Philly Quinoa Bowls from Nutrition to Fit
5 Ingredient Kale and Quinoa Bowl from Kara Lydon, The Foodie Dietitian
Thai Buddha Bowl from Snacking in Sneakers
Quinoa Pizza Crust from Perspective Portions
Mediterranean Quinoa Bake from Delicious & Nutritious Eating
Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Power Bowl from Your Choice Nutrition
One Pan Chipotle Mexican Quinoa from Smart Nutrition
Moroccan Inspired Vegan Quinoa Chili from One Hungry Bunny
Crock Pot Jambalaya from Jeanne Reilly, RD
Caprese Salad Grain Bowl from Emily Kyle Nutrition
Quinoa Shakshuka from Perspective Portions
Summer Vegetarian Grain Bowl with Maple-Dijon Dressing from Amy Gorin Nutrition
Tropical Chickpea Walnut Quinoa Bowl from The Nutrition Adventure
Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Bake from Smart Nutrition
Desserts
Quinoa Chocolate Chip Apple Crumble from Bucket List Tummy
Quinoa, Chocolate Chip, and Banana Cookies from Food, Pleasure and Health
German Chocolate Cake Quinoa Chia Protein Pudding With Salted Date Caramel from Jeanne Reilly, RD
Wild Blueberry Yogurt Parfait with Maple Seed Brittle from Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
Quinoa Crispy Treats from Your Choice Nutrition
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