As we head to the ever so lovely “bikini season” a.k.a dreaded season a.k.a.a. i-wish-i-wouldn’t-have-eaten-that-last-cookie-now-i-need-to-go-run-3-miles season; its time to get serious about healthy eating! A great way to start is by using quinoa in your recipes.
What is Quinoa? Well, it is essentially a seed that is gluten-free and whole grain. When cooked up tastes like a cross between oatmeal and rice. It is high in protein, low in fat, has a good amount of fiber and iron, and contains no gluten.
In order to get you started on your gluten-free Quinoa adventure here are 20 amazingly light, easy, and healthy Quinoa Recipes. They range from desserts to burgers to salads and even breakfast foods. I hope you enjoy. Let me know which one was your favorite!
Spinach & Cheddar Quinoa Cakes with Creamy Buffalo Dip | Running to the Kitchen
Honey Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Bowls | How Sweet it is
Coconut Almond Breakfast Quinoa | Our Best Bites
Creamy Caprese Quinoa Bake | Half Baked Harvest
Unforgetable Chocolate Quinoa Cake | Barefeet in the Kitchen
Thai Peanut Chicken Quinoa Bowls | Iowa Girl Eats
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers | Damn Delicious
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Quinoa | Pinch of Yum
Chocolate Chip Quinoa Muffins | Yummy Healthy Easy
Baked Eggs with Quinoa and Fresh Salsa | This Gal Cooks
Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers | Love & Lemons
Brussel Sprouts with Quinoa & Cranberries | With Style & Grace
Quinoa Coconut Mango Breakfast Cookies | Healthful Pursuit
Mexican Quinoa & Sweet Potato Casserole | Fit Foodie Finds
Black Bean, Feta & Avocado Quinoa Wrap with Avocado Tahini Sauce | Cooking Quinoa
Kale Quinoa Minestrone | Cooking Classy
Quinoa Fudge Brownies | Jeanettes Healthy Living
Crispy Baked Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan | Closet Cooking
Veggie Fried Quinoa | Nosh and Nourish
Pomegranate Salad with Quinoa | I Heart Naptime
For more Gluten-Free Recipes follow my *GLUTEN-FREE* Pinterest Board:
Follow Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats’s board *Gluten-Free Eating* on Pinterest.
Thanks very much for the information. Am using the quinoa in my vegetarian chili!
Served this at a lunch for 70 and everyone loved it. Not one little bit left over. Would not change a thing.
awesome so glad to hear that!
This was really tasty! Will definitely make it again. My first attempt at making quinoa. Thank you for sharing!
This was very good. Light and refreshing.
This method works great!
Thank you for this burger idea. I have never cooked quinoa in my life, but this simple recipe has made me into a master chef instantly š
haha.. yes! It’s super easy, you’ll be a quinoa pro soon!
This was a great guide, this was my first time making quinoa and it is deliciously perfect with your instructions! Thank you very much!
Wow. This Creamy Caprese Quinoa Bake looks is a pure combination of taste, I love healthy food. Thanks for sharing
Glad to have found your blog through Life Made Sweeter. š
Ohhh… yeah! So glad to hear it Kathy! Welcome! š
Thanks for sharing so many great Quinoa recipes. I just started cooking with this wonderful food about 2 months ago and can’t get enough! Thanks for sharing on Cast Party Wednesday.
Thanks Linda, quinoa is definitely pretty awesome and can be used with so much stuff. Thanks for the party!
This is such a great round up Krista! I love quinoa and am always looking for new dishes and ways to make it – pinning š
Thanks Kelly, I’ll definitely be trying a few of these myself. š
Never knew how many things you could use quinoa for… can’t wait to try some of these recipes. š
I know right!? Dessert, breakfast, burgers, salads, everything! š
I haven’t cooked with quinoa very much, but clearly I need to change that. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Blogging!
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Um… yes!!! Do it… you’ll love it!
Thanks for the reminder about bikini season š Love quinoa with everything! Pinned and looking forward to trying some of these recipes.
haha.. no problem. š It is just around the corner, the pool opens here next month.. yippee! š Thanks for the pin girl, hope you have a great rest of the day!
Wow what a great roundup of quinoa recipes Krista! Pinning!! That mexican casserole with sweet potato is first on my list I think!
Thanks Chris… I know that one and the brownie one are on my list of one to dry… and the pomegranate one… and the burger.. ok.. all of them! š
Oh, I’m so excited about this recipe collection! Thank you! Now to decide which one to try first. š
haha.. I know… dessert, breakfast, salad, main course. The options are endless. š
Whoa! Great round up Krista. Definitely need to stock up on the quinoa for all these delicious recipes!
Thanks Melanie, after doing this post I am so inspired in the Quinoa realm. š