Try substituting this basic quinoa for rice in stir fries or curries, adding it to salads, or topping it with chicken or salmon.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a complete protein, it's low in fat, high in protein, and rich in calcium. Quinoa has been labeled a "super food". It contains an amino acid called lysine which makes it a complete protein. It has a delicate nutty flavor and is quicker to cook than rice. Most commonly you'll see white quinoa but some stores carry red or black quinoa as well. Quinoa needs to be rinsed before cooking or it may be bitter.
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how to cook quinoa
For basic cooking, heat one part quinoa to two parts liquid at a boil for 10-15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork to separate the grains. One cup of raw quinoa makes about 3-1/2 cups cooked.
Basic Quinoa Cooking Instructions
Quinoa With Chickpeas
A pleasing blend of legumes and grains. Quinoa is cooked in vegetable stock and mixed with chickpeas, red onion, and feta cheese. Perfect for a last minute side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf
Sauteed peppers, celery, and cashews along with pan-toasted spices turn the quinoa into a flavorful pilaf. Excellent light lunch or side dish.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Quinoa With Corn And Basil
Corn, roasted red peppers, and basil give the quinoa a wonderful flavor. It works on its own, on top of some spinach as a light lunch, or as the base for a sliced chicken...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mediterranean Quinoa
Made with parsley, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, salt, green bell pepper, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion
Time: under 30 minutes
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Red Quinoa Salad
Made with vegetable, mushroom broth or water, red quinoa, garlic, carrot, olive oil, red onion, lemon, salt and pepper, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Artichoke Heart And Quinoa Salad
Made with shallots, cherry or grape tomatoes, pecans, quinoa, water, Belgian endive, artichoke hearts
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper
Made with green onions, kosher salt, quinoa, olive oil, butternut squash, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quinoa Salad With Spinach, Raisins & Walnuts
Made with garlic, quinoa, dried currants, raisins, water, spinach, lemon, walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quinoa And Feta Salad
Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, quinoa, cashews, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, celery, seedless grapes, feta cheese, lime
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Quinoa Stuffing with Oyster Mushrooms and Chestnuts
Made with salt and pepper, thyme, fresh sage, quinoa, chicken or turkey stock, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms, chestnuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quinoa And Black Bean Salad
Made with garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, corn, red wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime juice, fresh coriander, salt, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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