Quinoa ("KEEN-wah"), is slowly but surely taking over the world. This delicious grain is referred to as a SUPER FOOD, and is native to regions of South America: Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Quinoa contains essential amino acids, and good quantities of calcium, phosphorous and iron. Some say that you can survive off of quinoa alone and nutritional evaluations have shown that it is a source of complete protein. But don't think that this grain should just be relegated to a side dish, here you'll find recipes that integrate the quinoa into main dishes, as well.
1. Quinoa Fruit and Nut Bars: Such a great snack to carry around all day! Recipe Here
2. Nutty Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa: What an AWESOME alternative to oatmeal! Recipe Here
3. Almond Cranberry Quinoa Cookies: Three words: COOKIES FOR BREAKFAST!!! Recipe Here
4. Coconut, Almond, and Quinoa Breakfast Cakes: This recipe happens to be vegan, and you won't even notice that it is!!! Recipe Here
5. Quinoa Granola: Perfect as a gift or just to have around the house to eat on its own or even on top of yogurt! DELISH! Recipe Here
6. Green Quinoa: Fresh herb paste turns the quinoa this pretty color; finish with chopped nuts, arugula, and pepper flakes. Recipe Here
7. Plum and Quinoa Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette: Pears would be a great substitute for non-summer seasons. Recipe Here
8. Quinoa Tabbouleh: Because bulgur wheat is sooooooo 2012!!! =P Recipe Here
9. Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites: Pretty self-explanatory!!! Recipe Here
10. Crispy Quinoa Sliders: Chickpeas, cheese and breadcrumbs...What could be better! A vegetarian alternative for those backyard BBQ's!!! Recipe Here
11. Veggie Fried Quinoa: AWESOME alternative to traditional fried rice. Recipe Here
12. Quinoa Chili: Who needs meat when you can add delicious healthy quinoa??? Recipe Here
13. Spaghetti with Quinoa Meatballs: I can tell you one thing, you honestly won't miss the meat in this particular recipe. Recipe Here
14. Quinoa Sushi Rolls: MIND=BLOWN!!! Recipe Here
15. Broccoli Quinoa Quesadillas: AWESOME main dish or even appetizer. Recipe Here
Hope you enjoyed a few of those DELISH variations of quinoa! Happy Cooking!!!
1. Quinoa Fruit and Nut Bars: Such a great snack to carry around all day! Recipe Here
2. Nutty Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa: What an AWESOME alternative to oatmeal! Recipe Here
3. Almond Cranberry Quinoa Cookies: Three words: COOKIES FOR BREAKFAST!!! Recipe Here
4. Coconut, Almond, and Quinoa Breakfast Cakes: This recipe happens to be vegan, and you won't even notice that it is!!! Recipe Here
5. Quinoa Granola: Perfect as a gift or just to have around the house to eat on its own or even on top of yogurt! DELISH! Recipe Here
6. Green Quinoa: Fresh herb paste turns the quinoa this pretty color; finish with chopped nuts, arugula, and pepper flakes. Recipe Here
7. Plum and Quinoa Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette: Pears would be a great substitute for non-summer seasons. Recipe Here
8. Quinoa Tabbouleh: Because bulgur wheat is sooooooo 2012!!! =P Recipe Here
9. Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites: Pretty self-explanatory!!! Recipe Here
10. Crispy Quinoa Sliders: Chickpeas, cheese and breadcrumbs...What could be better! A vegetarian alternative for those backyard BBQ's!!! Recipe Here
11. Veggie Fried Quinoa: AWESOME alternative to traditional fried rice. Recipe Here
12. Quinoa Chili: Who needs meat when you can add delicious healthy quinoa??? Recipe Here
13. Spaghetti with Quinoa Meatballs: I can tell you one thing, you honestly won't miss the meat in this particular recipe. Recipe Here
14. Quinoa Sushi Rolls: MIND=BLOWN!!! Recipe Here
15. Broccoli Quinoa Quesadillas: AWESOME main dish or even appetizer. Recipe Here
Hope you enjoyed a few of those DELISH variations of quinoa! Happy Cooking!!!
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