Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa is packed with nutrients. It has more fiber and protein than most grains. It’s also a nice gluten-free option for anyone sensitive to gluten. Check out the delicious ways you can enjoy quinoa below.

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Healthy Quinoa Bowls - 6 Ways

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Assemble any of the six bowl options depicted in the recipe post.  

75% fiber foods – quinoa, beans (black beans, chickpeas) veggies (corn, salsa, avocado, sweet potato, kale, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, parsley, carrots, peas, spinach, radishes)
25% foods – dressing, tofu, hemp seeds, pistachios, dates

Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Plate a generous serving of this soup with your favorite bread in the 25% zone of your plate.

75% fiber foods – cabbage, onions, celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, zucchini, quinoa, beans, avocado
25% foods – bread

Enchilada Casserole

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Top your enchilada casserole with fresh avocado and tomato. 

75% fiber foods – quinoa, black beans, corn, diced chiles, cilantro, tomato, avocado
25% foods – cheese

Breakfast Quinoa Oatmeal

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Try one of the breakfast quinoa variations in the recipe post.

75% fiber foods – quinoa, fruit (blueberries, banana, peaches, apples)
25% foods – unsweetened almond milk, nuts (almonds, pecans), maple syrup

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pack this salad for lunch. Enjoy an apple for dessert.

75% fiber foods – quinoa, olives, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, chickpeas, cucumber, fresh basil, apple
25% foods – dressing, feta cheese

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.