Lately, I have become obsessed with quinoa. Not just for its delicious taste, but also for its versatility in various recipes, from savory to sweet. For the past month, I have made many recipes with quinoa. My enthusiasm for this ancient grain spiraled from a blog I found, called SimplyQuinoa. Almost all of her recipes incorporate some form of quinoa. I have also searched for other quinoa recipes. Quinoa is very nutritious and is one of the most protein-rich foods. According to MindBodyGreen, quinoa contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains, and it is rich in iron, manganese, lysine, magnesium, and riboflavin (B2). I’d like to share eight of my favorite recipes with this yummy superfood.
Quinoa Recipes from SimplyQuinoa
Zucchini Bread Quinoa Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast will always be a yes for me. And a double yes for ‘cookies’ loaded with nutrition and zucchini and tastes like zucchini bread.
Strawberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars
My number one favorite, because it uses my favorite summertime fruit. The sweetness of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the mild nuttiness flavor of the quinoa.
Coconut Chai Protein Quinoa Energy Bites
For this recipe, I left out the chai protein powder and instead put in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. The result was a delicious cinnamon-vanilla energy bite.
Quinoa recipes from SuperHealthyKids
One Pot Taco Casserole
Although it is not the typical meat taco, I still find it very delicious. With a filling of pinto beans and vegetables, it is perfect with tortilla chips, taco shells, or wraps.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats and Quinoa
I would eat apple pie for breakfast any day. This healthy dish makes a balanced breakfast--with a bonus for tasting like dessert.
Quinoa Breakfast Bars
You can customize your breakfast bars by adding in chocolate chips, slices of fruit, or nuts.
Quinoa Pizza Bites
A healthy makeover to a popular snack. They are like bagel bites, but with a quinoa twist, thus adding in more nutrition.
Quick Quinoa Crusted Quiche
I tweaked this recipe a bit. Instead of squash, I used peas and spinach. I also did not put in much cheese.
What I love most about quinoa is its adaptability to transform so-called standard recipes, such as taco fillings, cookies, salads, and granola bars. If you have never eaten quinoa before, I highly recommend that you try it. Spread that quinoa love and add a quinoa twist to your next recipe.
