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5 Quinoa Recipes That the Whole Family Will Love

Mexican Style Quinoa

The ingenious trick in this next recipe is that the whole thing is made in one pan - without the unnecessary mess and extra dishwashing. Even the onions are fried together with the rest of the ingredients in the same pan. Besides the ease of preparation, this dish is healthy, nourishing, special, and combines ingredients usually found in Mexican cuisine - corn, beans, avocados, and wonderful spices.

Ingredients for Mexican Style Quinoa:
Olive oil - 1 tbsp.
Garlic - 2 cloves (crushed)
Chili pepper - 1 (finely chopped)
Quinoa - 1 cup
Vegetable broth - 1 cup
Black beans - 1 1/2 cup (canned or cooked and drained)
Tomatoes - 14 oz (diced or crushed (canned is also fine))
Corn - 1 cup (canned)
Chili powder - 1 tsp.
Cumin - 1/2 tsp.
Salt - to taste
Ground black pepper - to taste
Avocado - 1 (peeled and cubed)
Lemon - 1 (juiced)
Cilantro - 2 tsp. (finely chopped)
Grape and Chicken Quinoa Salad

Meat lovers should also be able to enjoy the many benefits of quinoa, and now they can with this delicious and light salad. For those who are not in the know, quinoa is a gluten-free grain packed with proteins, minerals, and fiber. This hearty and healthy dish makes a great lunch or dinner!

Ingredients for Grape and Chicken Quinoa Salad:
Cajun spice mix - 2 tbsp.
Quinoa - 2/3Ā cup
Water - 1/3 cup
Large potato - 1 (peeled and boiled)
Seedless red grapes - a handful (cut in half)
Mangold leaves - 5 oz (washed, dried, and finely diced)
Lemon - 1/2 (juiced)
Salt - to taste
Ground black pepper - to taste
Sweet Potato and Cheese Quiche

A wonderful quiche that’s good for any time of day with a salad on the side. This recipe is so flexible that you can use almost any vegetable you find in the kitchen to prepare it. And the quinoa gives the pie a crispy layer at the bottom while also providing you with plenty of protein and fiber!

Ingredients for Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quiche:
Quinoa - 3/4 cup
Water - 1 1/2 cups
Egg - 1
Salt - a pinch
Olive oil - 2 tbsp.
Sweet potato - 1 (cut into cubes)
Onion - 1 (thinly sliced)
Leek - 1 (thinly sliced)
Thyme - 1 tsp.
Eggs - 5
Milk - 1/4 cup
Goat cheese - 4 oz
Egg Fried Quinoa

While many think the only way to make this dish is with white rice, switching it out for quinoa adds loads of benefits without taking anything from its wonderful taste. You’ll see, this dish will be such a hit with your family that they’ll come back for seconds and thirds!

Ingredients for Egg Fried Quinoa:
Oil - 3 tbsp.
Eggs - 2
Carrots - 2 (peeled and diced)
Small onion - 1 (chopped)
Peas - 1/2 cup (frozen)
Garlic - 3 cloves (crushed)
Salt - to taste
Ground black pepper - to taste
Quinoa - 5 1/2 cups
Water - 11 cups
Green onions - 3 (sliced)
Sesame oil - 1/2 tsp.
Easy Quinoa Health Bar

This healthy snack is reminiscent of sesame bars, with plenty of health benefits, and the sweetness of real maple syrup. In addition, it is also gluten-free, vegan, easy to make, crispy, and nutritious.

Ingredients for Quinoa Health Bars:
Quinoa - 1/2 cup (uncooked)
Pecans - 3/4 cup (chopped)
Chia seeds - 2 tbsp.
Brown sugar - 2 tbsp.
Salt - a pinch
Coconut oil - 2 tbsp.
Maple syrup - 1/2 cup
Rolled Oats - 1/4 cup
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