Food Power-Packed Quinoa Recipes By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 5, 2023 Trending Videos Find recipes for salads, main dishes, sides and desserts with quinoa—a protein-packed, gluten-free grain that also delivers essential amino acids, lysine, potassium and iron. The rich, nutty flavor works well in a variety of dishes. 01 of 11 Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta You could make a meal of this dish: caramelized zucchini, crunchy almonds, salty cheese and hearty quinoa, all dressed in honey-basil vinaigrette. The recipe comes from Columbus, Ohio, chef Cara Mangini. View Recipe 02 of 11 Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa and Spinach Cheesy peppers hold a combo of grains and vegetables for a satisfying veggie dinner. Top Vegetarian Recipes View Recipe 03 of 11 Bean and Sweet Potato Patties with Lime-Jalapeno Cream Because canned beans can be mushy, pair them with crunchy ingredients. Our sweet potato, quinoa and pinto bean patties had plenty of smoky, garlicky flavor. But when we added walnuts and served them over crisp romaine, they soared. Great Ways to Use Canned or Dry Beans View Recipe 04 of 11 Winter Tabbouleh with Fennel and Cranberries This delicious and healthy twist on a traditional Middle Eastern parsley salad features protein-rich quinoa, cranberries, sunflower seeds and crisp fennel. Hearty, Healthy Salad Recipes View Recipe 05 of 11 Chimichurri Quinoa and Corn Patties Fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro and oregano add zest to these healthy dinner patties, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. View Recipe 06 of 11 Quinoa Harvest Chili This hearty and uber-healthy vegetarian chili recipe comes from Brianne Jamerson of Indiana. If you'd prefer a looser texture, just add extra water or broth. Warm-You-Up Chili Recipes View Recipe 07 of 11 Quinoa with Summer Vegetables Almonds add a satisfying crunch to the mixture of zucchini, sweet peppers, green onions and quinoa. View Recipe 08 of 11 Honey-Soaked Quinoa Salad with Cherries and Cashews Fresh cherries or grapes, chopped cashews and sliced dried apricots add pops of flavor and color to this lovely gluten-free salad. Sumptuous Salads View Recipe 09 of 11 Quinoa with Chicken and Artichokes Oregano and garlic tucked inside chicken breasts infuse the chicken as it cooks, while artichoke hearts, olives and parsley flavor the quinoa. View Recipe 10 of 11 Quinoa and Curried Shrimp Fresh ginger, curry powder and cayenne pepper punch up the flavor of this easy shrimp stir-fry. Easy Shrimp Recipes View Recipe 11 of 11 Zucchini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting These healthy cupcakes—with whole wheat flour, quinoa and applesauce—can double as morning muffins when topped with a drizzle of honey or small pat of butter. Zucchini Cakes, Breads, Brownies and Bars View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit