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 🙂
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!