Ingredients 2 small (~12 ounces or 3/4ths a pound) small boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 teaspoon and 1/2 minced garlic 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa I used a roasted garlic flavored quinoa 1 (14.5 ounces) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth* … Read more
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup finely chopped onion 5 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 2 cups uncooked quinoa 1 teaspoon chili powder, divided 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided 1 pound raw tail-on shrimp salt and pepper to taste fresh parsley for serving fresh lemon juice for serving INSTRUCTIONS … Read more
INGREDIENTS 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 1 cup milk (I used 2%) 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning ½ cup flour 2 cups water, divided 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed ¼ cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional… sort of) 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 teaspoons seasoning (like Emeril’s Essence or any basic blend you like) … Read more
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, but sometimes you want the indulgence without the carb overload. That’s where this 5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese comes in. It’s everything you love about classic mac and cheese—creamy, cheesy, comforting—but with a nutritious, protein-packed twist. This version swaps traditional pasta for fluffy quinoa, giving you all … Read more
There are few things more comforting than a steaming bowl of chicken soup, and this Chicken Quinoa Soup takes that classic comfort to the next level. It’s light but hearty, brothy yet filling, and packed with tender chicken, nutty quinoa, and vibrant vegetables. It’s a soup that tastes like it was simmered all day but … Read more
When the weather warms up or you’re craving something smoky, fresh, and hearty, this Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini, and Corn Quinoa Salad delivers in every bite. It blends the bold flavors of barbecue with the light, nutty character of quinoa, creating a salad that doesn’t feel like a side dish—it’s a main event. This salad … Read more
Some recipes win you over with complexity. Others charm you with bold simplicity. This Mexican Quinoa Salad belongs firmly in the second camp—fresh, fast, and loaded with flavors that deliver. It’s not fussy, it’s not formal, but it punches above its weight in every bite. What makes it so appealing? For starters, it hits all … Read more
There’s a certain kind of recipe that surprises you—not because it’s complicated or extravagant, but because it manages to be far more delicious than the simplicity of its parts might suggest. This Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts is exactly that kind of recipe. It’s vibrant, layered, and deeply satisfying, all without turning on your … Read more