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Cheesy Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach

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This creamy pilaf incorporates the fluffy, nutty-flavored grain, quinoa, with a decadent and delicious goat cheese gouda. This has an amazing flavor and texture. Try serving with steamed salmon. I think this would work well with pine nuts as well as a variety of other cheeses. Try regular goat, Parmesan, blue, etc.

By alliecat3

Simple Savory Quinoa

A savory side dish, tasty yet simple, with carrots, celery, onions and quinoa. I always cut my veggies really small, more like mincing because I don't like chunky veggies. It is always optional to cut this small. This would probably taste great with rice as well.

By jwyant89

Quinoa with Asian Flavors

Quinoa is the ultimate super food. Cook it like rice in a rice cooker or on the stove with chicken broth, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic, and you have a delicious and healthy side dish. It goes great with chicken, fish, and seafood.

By Lisa

Quinoa with Veggies

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I love quinoa and I wanted to make something that was flavorful and filling. The vegetables can be changed to your liking!

By feminiSh

Quinoa and Black Beans

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Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

By 3LIONCUBS

Quinoa Side Dish

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Quinoa is a great alternative to rice - it's lighter, and cooks in about half the time.

By sal

Garlic Quinoa

This is a quick and easy, basic quinoa recipe that we use in our house instead of rice as a great side.

By sjflick

Curried Quinoa

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A light curry flavor makes delicious quinoa a great side dish for a multitude of main courses.

By A.F.

Veggie Quinoa

I blundered into this delicious mix of ingredients while trying to use up leftover vegetables in the fridge. Even friends who 'don't like vegetarian cooking' have enjoyed it. I like the slightly bitter taste of unwashed quinoa (just check for unwanted debris before you use it), but most recipes call for rinsed quinoa.

By plaidpenguin

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

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The classic Cheddar cheese and broccoli combo served in quinoa.

By qwerty06

Lemon Herb Quinoa

A light yet flavorful quinoa dish that goes great with fish or chicken! I invented it on-the-fly one day when I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. For a stronger flavor, add extra lemon juice and herbs. For a more al dente quinoa, remove the lid half way through the cooking time and continue to cook uncovered until most of the water is absorbed.

By MellyG

Spanish-Style Quinoa

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This quinoa dish is a delicious and higher protein alternative to Spanish rice. This is a nice side dish to a Mexican meal, or it can be used as a filling in burritos. I like my food on the less-salty side, so you may have to adjust the seasonings to your taste.

By Momi

Inspiration and Ideas

Curried Quinoa

"One of our dinner favorites. Great with grilled chicken breast and a big salad on the side." – Heidi Elliot

Mexican Quinoa

"Yummy. Kids loved it!" – melissahunter

Lemony Quinoa

Quinoa with Mushrooms

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Garlic Kale Quinoa

Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa

Quinoa with Peas

A delicious side dish that goes with just about anything.

Quinoa and Pepper Pilaf

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Quinoa Pilaf

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Cilantro Lime Quinoa

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Robin's Quinoa with Mushrooms and Spinach

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Pineapple Fried Quinoa

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More Quinoa Side Dish Recipes

Mexican Quinoa

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As a healthier alternative to Mexican or Spanish rice, this version uses gluten-free quinoa instead of rice for its additional protein and fiber and great taste. However, it still has all the great flavor and spices of your usual Mexican or Spanish rice dish.

By Occasional Cooker

Carrot, Tomato, and Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

I remember my aunt telling me about quinoa, saying it was such a wonderfully healthy food and what do you know? It's kosher for Passover! I decided to beef up my quinoa with some fresh vegetables, cooked until they are just tender without becoming mushy. As a side dish this serves 4-5, but I've been known to eat half of it as a meal on its own.

By Jess

Spiced Quinoa

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This recipe combines pungent Mediterranean and Indian flavors for a quick and delicious side dish.

By Cinderella

Pesto Quinoa

I got this recipe from a friend who was living in Ecuador. Quinoa was a staple of her diet there; it is a great source of protein.

By Sarah

Pork Fried Quinoa

These tiny quinoa seeds really are sponges for flavor. I was really surprised how decadent and satisfying this seemed, and with only a tablespoon of vegetable oil and a handful of very lean smoked ham.

By Chef John

Lemony Quinoa

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Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

By Mirelle B

Quinoa with Sweet Potato and Mushrooms

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Sweet Potato, onion, mushrooms, and chopped pecans are served over a bed of quinoa. This dish is perfect as a warm meal or side dish during cold weather.

By lep413

Instant Pot® Mexican Quinoa

Mexican quinoa flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. This easy 1-pot meal is made in the Instant Pot® and is the perfect meal for those busy days. Vegan and gluten free! Top with guacamole, salsa, or some sour cream.

By Misty Noelle

Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

By Laura Jull

Instant Pot® Quinoa

Perfect fluffy quinoa. One shot in the Instant Pot®!

By Food Lover

Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

The flavors of the broccoli and sweet potatoes compliment each other wonderfully in this recipe! I wasn't sure if steaming the sweet potatoes was necessary or not. It might be okay to skip that step. However, I wasn't sure if they would get tender enough by just cooking them in oil, so I went ahead and did it and it turned out great!

By Bethany Giles

Easy Quinoa Mac And Cheese

Gluten-free mac & cheese is easy and delicious with quinoa and sharp Cheddar cheese.

By Borden® Cheese

Quinoa Biryani

A delicious take on the traditional Indian biryani.

By Jennifer Lynn Gunderson

Mediterranean Quinoa

This colorful quinoa dish is easy to cook, and my toddler loves it!

By CHEESEWEASEL

Bacon Spinach Quinoa

This is a quick and easy meal!

By MONTANAMOM1

Quinoa Vegetable Medley

I came up with this recipe with items I had on hand. It turned out pretty tasty, so I thought I'd share it.

By Crystal

Quinoa Pilaf With Mushrooms

Quinoa is not a grain, but a seed.

By nosduh1313

Coconut Quinoa

A nice change from plain old grains. Quinoa has become a staple in our home because it only takes about 15 minutes to cook as opposed to 45 minutes for brown rice. I use canned coconut milk or coconut milk from the carton interchangeably. However, the coconut milk from the carton is sweetened, which my family likes but might not be right with some main dishes.

By MATHGOD

Tropical Quinoa

A super-easy, sweet side dish that goes great with fish, shrimp, or light chicken dishes.

By BETHGRANN

Quinoa with Peas and Parmesan

Quinoa is an ancient South American grain, often called a 'superfood' because of its high content of protein, fiber, iron, and amino acids. It can be used almost anywhere you would use rice. It is gluten-free, with a mild nutty flavor, and a slightly chewy texture. This recipe is a great cold-weather comfort food--it is creamy, rich, and hearty.

By Lindsay L.

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