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Quinoa for breakfast, lunch, dinner? Our recipe round-up will let you enjoy this ancient, healthy superfood for any meal of the day. Plus, it's perfect for make-ahead food prep!

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"What an easy and delicious recipe! I highly recommend steaming the peppers before you stuff them. Also, I added goat cheese to the center of mine and it was fantastic."

-Robin T.

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Quinoa Veggie Burgers

"These quinoa burgers are so tasty. They're a great way to mix things up for dinner."

-katez21

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Five-Ingredient Garlic Quinoa

“My hard-to-please other half tried some and declared that he would be happy to have this served at dinner in the future! I'm looking forward to having it again with a meal, and also having it cold tomorrow as it is really tasty cold as well!"

-Wendy-Bob

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Quinoa Greek Salad

"Great recipe! It's a strong foundation recipe and very difficult to mess up! Fantastic.”

-Lyssie71

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"This salad is excellent over baby spinach, or served as a dip with tortilla chips."

-MDMama

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Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Fingers

"These chicken fingers are crunchy and nutty on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside."

-Margie99

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Garlic Quinoa

"This is an awesome quinoa recipe. It's so simple and delicious."

-ekbunds

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Quinoa-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

"This recipe is a great way to make one quick meal for the entire family."

-prestliz

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"This is a great dish made of protein-full quinoa and antioxidant-rich kale."

-LorrieK

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Perfect Quinoa

The perfect, simple recipe to use in grain bowls, salads, and side dishes

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"It was fantastic, we absolutely loved it! This was my first try with quinoa and I think this recipe will become a staple!”

-cartertimesfive

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

"This is the perfect summer salad. We make it over and over again at my house."

-Lalaloula

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"I love this quinoa recipe. If you don't have pecans on hand, substitute almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts."

-COOKGIRl

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Quinoa Mexi 6-Layer

"Very good recipe! This was my first attempt at using quinoa - I want to start using it more because of its health benefits! This was a great first impression. It's a keeper!"

-HeathJ

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"This quinoa recipe is simple to make, yet has a bright and hearty flavor."

-JanuaryBride

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"This quinoa is so easy and nutritious. I throw a runny egg on top for some extra protein."

-cappycha

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Lemon Herb Quinoa

"We will be making quinoa much more often now that we have this recipe, because it's truly delicious."

-Geema

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Quinoa Pudding

"This was awesomely delicious! We had it hot for breakfast. I ate mine as it came out of the baking dish and thought it was perfect."

-Cindy Lynn

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Toasted Quinoa

"Toasting the quinoa adds a lovely depth of the flavor to any dish."

-bbblampwork

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Lemony Quinoa

What a bright, citrusy way to spruce up such a healthy grain!

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Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

"This is the best quinoa recipe of all time. Period."

-Katanashrp

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Basic Quinoa

"It was my first time cooking quinoa, and this recipe was perfect! It turned out delicious."

-Crisci

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Quinoa and Vegetable Tabouli Salad

“I love the simple and tasty dressing. I am putting this recipe into my best of the best file because it made me love quinoa!”

-LifeIsGood

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

"What a superb, tasty salad! I found the marinade to be particularly flavorful. The salad lasted for about three days in our fridge, and the flavors became more intense over time!”

-Axelboot

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Quinoa and Corn Salad

"As promised, this is a delicious, healthy, and quick meal!"

-Katzen

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Gluten-Free Vegan Quinoa Salad

"I can't stop munching on this hearty crunchy salad! As with many vegan dishes, this is fantastic served cold or hot! Hearty, filling, and packed with protein!"

-WJKing

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"This salad is very light and healthy tasting with beautiful color. It's not spicy at all, and the mango gives a bit of sweetness."

-averybird

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Quinoa Bread

"I enjoyed this bread while it was still warm along side a bowl of summer minestrone."

-JanuaryBride

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"The maple syrup was the perfect sweetener for the nutty quinoa. The walnuts also added great texture."

-loof

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Plain Quinoa

"This is the perfect quinoa recipe! Now I'm totally hooked!"

-Katzen

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Pomegranate Breakfast Quinoa

"This recipe is a hearty and healthy breakfast. It keeps me full until lunchtime."

-PaulaG

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Quinoa Banana Bread, Regular or Sugar Free

"This is delicious! I used chocolate chips instead of nuts, and added 1.5 teaspoons of almond flavoring. The almond flavoring took it over the top."

-Cynthia S.

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Quinoa Muffins

"These are my favorite muffins, and my favorite way to eat quinoa."

-chakramspice

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Quinoa Salad

"I loved this salad! It was easy to make, healthy and hearty. Plus it would transport easily.”

-Wish I Could Cook

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"So good! I doubled the recipe and doubled the spinach. Quick, easy, delicious and healthy!"

-Curlee827

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Herbed Quinoa Salad

"I'm a big fan of quinoa, I've only started eating it lately, but it's my new favorite "side-dish" even if I eat it as a main dish!"

-Mirj2338

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Quinoa Beef Picadillo

"The whole family loved this!”

-Gingernut

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Quinoa With Latin Flavors

"Really good! Simple to make and flavorful."

-mikey ev

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Quinoa Pilaf

"I'm Asian and always go for the rice, but this quinoa recipe was super! I now can change my white rice to a healthy fiber full quinoa!"

-Gabian

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Low-Fat Pea Soup With Quinoa

"Delicious! The best pea soup I have had in a long time! The quinoa gives it a great texture. I have already shared this recipe!"

-Erin M Ryan

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"This was a great easy recipe for a yummy and nutritious dish. I used this as a side dish with salmon cakes for my husband, and I put some in a warmed piece of garlic naan with greek yogurt for myself. I will definitely make this again!"

-Oliver Fischers Mo

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Hot Quinoa Breakfast With Fruits

"This is a great hearty and healthy breakfast treat! I halved the recipe and it made more than enough for a breakfast for one. I served with a little brown sugar and that sweet touch was great with the nutty quinoa."

-loof751

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Mexican Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet

"So easy and so delish! I served it with sour cream and grated cheddar on top, and a piece of cornbread on the side!"

-Ms Fondue

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South America Quinoa

"This is one of the best quinoa dishes I've ever made. The avocado really completes it."

-Maito

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