21 Reasons to Be Keen on Quinoa

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Quinoa is the most amazing, versatile food. It can be sweet or savory, and you can make a lot of it at once with great leftovers to spare! Here are 21 ways to get more quinoa in your life, whether you’re just starting to cook with it or have been in a long term culinary relationship.

1. Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

It’s possible to eat some kind of quinoa for every meal of the day. This looks like a delightful start to any morning.

2. Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties

3. Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

Anything involving stuffed zucchini is one of my favorite things to make. Just take one perfect food and fill it with more perfect food.

4. Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

Because stuffing food with other food never gets old.

5. Vegetable Rainbow Salad

6. Artichoke Parsley Salad

7. Tandoori Cauliflower with Indian-Spiced Quinoa

8. Mediterranean Salad

Even though I strongly dislike olives (I know, what kind of Italian am I?) this looks delicious.

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9. Chicken and Quinoa Soup

10. Quinoa Crust Pizza

As your resident pizza feminist, I was determined to find pizza that incorporated quinoa, and the internet did not disappoint. I think this recipe looks rather promising!

11. Turkey & Quinoa Taco Lettuce Wraps

12. Guacamole Quinoa with Mango

I feel like the quinoa would add a lovely texture to the guac. And mango? YES. I am all about this.

13. Black Bean Enchilada Bake

14. Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Quinoa

This is something that I had been making variations of long before compiling this list. There’s just something about asparagus and roasted red peppers that go together so perfectly. I’ve also really enjoyed this with Tofurkey Italian Sausage instead of chicken.

15. Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili

16. Cheesy Baked Quinoa

I am immediately skeptical of any food that says it can rival mac ‘n’ cheese, but I might compromise my loyalty to the noodley, cheesy goodness in order to try this recipe.