7 Easy Quinoa Recipes That Actually Taste Good

By Jaclyn Anglis Updated: June 13, 2019

Just because a dish is delicious doesn’t mean it can’t be nutritious — and these easy quinoa recipes are the tastiest proof. From a quinoa breakfast bowl to quinoa chocolate bars, there are a surprisingly wide variety of yummy ways to cook the famous superfood. You may have thought the grain-like seed is too gritty or bland, but there are several options for cooking, seasoning, and dressing quinoa that will bring out its full flavor potential. After enjoying one (or all!) of these recipes, you just might find yourself craving quinoa at every meal!

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Gourmet Traveller

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

With quinoa, eggs, vegetables, and other healthy ingredients, this superfood bowl is the true breakfast of champions.

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Quinoa Salad

Ian Wallace; Women's Weekly Food

Italian-Style Quinoa Salad

This quick dish is hearty, jam-packed with nutrients, and brimming with fresh flavors.

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Broccoli Steaks

Women's Weekly Food

Broccoli Steaks With Quinoa & Ricotta

Cooked with crunchy almonds and tangy cranberries, this meal is sure to tap dance on your taste buds as you whittle your waistline.

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Mexican Beef And Quinoa Dinner Bowl

Rob Shaw - Staff

Mexican Beef and Quinoa Dinner Bowl

This easy quinoa recipe makes a great weeknight dinner meal — or a savory addition to a summer picnic.

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Chicken Nuggets Smol

Women's Weekly Food

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

Want to cook with your kids? This nutritious recipe is designed to get little hands helping out in the kitchen.

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Food & Photo

Lemon-Scallion Quinoa Pilaf

The protein-packed superfood tastes extra decadent with a bright, buttery dressing.

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Food to Love

Superfood Pumpkin and Quinoa Chocolate Bars

These chocolate snack bars mix in plenty of healthy nuts and pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) for a twist on the traditional granola bar.

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