Crispy Parmesan Quinoa Cakes

Ingredients: 1.5 cups raw quinoa* 1 scallion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 tbsp fresh chopped oregano 1 cup panko bread crumbs 4 large eggs, beaten olive oil, for pan frying salt black pepper *If you already have leftover cooked quinoa, you will need 3 … Read more

5-Ingredient Quinoa Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 3 – 4 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup goat cheddar (or shredded cheese of choice) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Peel and seed butternut squash. Chop into 1″ chunks, add to a stock pot, cover with 1″ of water and … Read more

CHICKEN QUINOA SOUP

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sweet onion, diced 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally 2 celery ribs, cut in half length wise, and then sliced diagonally 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1½ teaspoons dried thyme 8 cups chicken broth ⅔ cups quinoa, rinsed well 1½ cups shredded/chopped cooked chicken salt and pepper, to … Read more

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) 15 oz. can black beans 8 oz. cherry tomatoes 1 orange bell pepper 1 1/2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed) 4 green onions 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Optional: avocado for serving For the dressing: 1 tsp. cumin 1 garlic clove, minced Juice from 1 lime, more to taste 1/4 … Read more

Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts

Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1 + 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup fresh cranberries [or frozen!] or 1 cup dried 1/2-1 cup fresh broccoli florets 2 TBSP chopped green onion salt and pepper to taste For the candied walnuts: 1 cup walnuts 1 TBSP unsalted butter 2 tsp brown sugar 2 TBSP honey or … Read more

Pesto Spinach Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS 6 medium tomatoes, seeds and cores removed 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup quinoa, rinsed & drained 6 Tbsp pesto (If you don’t wan’t to make your own, this one is vegan) 10 oz fresh spinach ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp Italian seasoning Sea salt & pepper to taste … Read more

Cashew Chicken Quinoa Bake

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and uncooked 1 cup yellow onion, minced 2 medium red peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces 4 4oz chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces ½ cup hoisen sauce (or gluten-free hoisen sauce) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (low sodium) ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1 cup … Read more

Spinach Pesto Quinoa Bowl

INGREDIENTS 2 cups multi-colored quinoa, uncooked 6 cups baby spinach 4 tablespoons basil pesto 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping INSTRUCTIONS  Get full recipe >> Spinach Pesto Quinoa Bowl @ tablefortwoblog.com