Best quinoa recipe ideas

Need a secret for busy weeknight meals? It's quinoa. Quinoa cooks so quickly that once it's done, you can do just about anything you want with it – including cook delicious vegetarian meals.

Quinoa is one of those grains that can really trip up people. This is mostly because although it looks and acts like a grain, quinoa is actually a seed, which makes it one of those nutritious proteins low in carbs but high in healthy things such as fiber. Plus, it's crazy delicious, especially when it's combined with other healthy ingredients such as artichokes and spinach.

Vegetarian cucumber quinoa salad
Hearty grain-filled salads are an ideal vegetarian main dish. It's easy to make them light and flavorful while also creating something that's filling enough to sustain guests. Protein-rich quinoa provides the perfect base for this Greek-inspired recipe. Get the full recipe here. Vegetarian tomato and mozzarella quinoa burgers
Unlike some other veggie burgers, the recipe below gets a heaping helping of protein thanks to its quinoa base. Quinoa is a pseudo-grain that's rich in protein, making these burgers super filling. They get an added hit of flavor thanks to sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, not to mention a gooey mozzarella core. Don't use a mozzarella that's too wet because it could make these burgers fall apart. Get the full recipe here. Cheesy veggie quinoa bites
I discovered cheesy quinoa bites when my son was a toddler as a way to sneak more healthy foods into his diet, but I fell in love with them because they're delicious. To make them, combine healthy quinoa with rich, gooey cheese and other flavorful ingredients to make a crispy, crunchy, hand-holdable snack full of both great taste and nutrition. Even if you think you don’t like quinoa, the recipe in below is bound to win you over. Get the full recipe here. Vegetarian pineapple coconut quinoa
Quinoa is the current darling of the grain world. It’s loaded with healthy nutrients, including protein and fiber, and works well as a substitute for empty-calorie foods such as white rice. The downside is that it can be a bit bland, but with the recipe below, you don’t have to worry about that. It’s full of sweet and savory flavors and pairs well with grilled foods, Chinese stir-frys or Thai curries. Get the full recipe here. Vegetarian quinoa with broccoli
They say there is a first time for everything, and this is one of those times. I have fallen in love with super healthy, vegetarian salad. If you’re looking for a meal-worthy salad that will delight your tastebuds, check out the recipe in the video below. The combination of tastes and textures will grab your heart. It’s an added bonus that many of the nutrients in these ingredients will also protect your heart from disease. Get the full recipe here. Vegetarian crunchy Thai peanut and quinoa salad
Quinoa makes a delicious base for a vegetarian salad filling enough to become a meal. The quinoa itself is a complete protein and it’s packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The recipe in the video below adds colorful veggies, a tangy-sweet-spicy peanut-butter-based dressing, fresh herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts, making it a guaranteed showstopper. Get the full recipe here. Vegetarian one-pan Mexican quinoa
Many people crave Mexican food from time to time, but sometimes the cuisine can be a bit heavy. That's why this healthy quinoa recipe is so perfect: It scratches the itch for Mexican food without any of the guilt associated with greasy burritos. Get the full recipe here.