{"id":17169,"date":"2016-11-08T08:30:37","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T16:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=17169"},"modified":"2025-05-28T13:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T13:38:34","slug":"8-quinoa-recipes-we-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/8-quinoa-recipes-we-love\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Quinoa Recipes We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>8 Quinoa Recipes We Love<\/h2>\n<h4>By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD<\/h4>\n<p>As we recently discussed in our Superfood Smoothie blog, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) is a nutrition powerhouse! It contains all 9 essential amino acids and is rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The part of quinoa we consume is a seed, so it is naturally gluten-free as well. Quinoa is wonderful to cook with, as it will take on the flavor of other foods, spices, and seasonings. This leaves lots of room for creativity! Here are 8 of our favorite quinoa recipes out of our <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.thedolcediet.com\/collections\/books\/products\/the-dolce-diet-living-lean-cookbook-volume-2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Living Lean Cookbook.<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pineapple Chicken \u201cFried\u201d Quinoa<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 3 to 4<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n1 cup uncooked quinoa<br \/>\n1 organic chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces \u2013 or use tofu, extra firm, cubed<br \/>\n1 cup crushed pineapple<br \/>\n2 eggs, beaten (optional)<br \/>\n3\/4 cup mushrooms, chopped<br \/>\n3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce<br \/>\n3 green onions, thinly sliced<br \/>\n1 cup carrots, diced<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Add 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water to large saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cover for 15 minutes. Coat small pan with coconut oil and cook chicken.<br \/>\n\u2022 (Skip next two steps if making Vegan option).<br \/>\n\u2022 Coat another small pan with coconut oil and cook eggs without stirring. Once solid, put eggs on cutting surface and chop.<br \/>\n\u2022 Using egg pan, saut\u00e9 mushrooms, green onions and carrots until tender. Stir in quinoa, pineapple and egg pieces.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add chicken to vegetable mixture.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add soy sauce and stir. Serve hot.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Cashew &amp; Quinoa Berry Bowl<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 2 to 3<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n3\/4 cup dry quinoa<br \/>\n1 pint organic strawberries, sliced<br \/>\n16 oz. fresh organic blueberries<br \/>\n1\/2 cup cashews, chopped<br \/>\nDressing<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. honey or agave<br \/>\n1 tsp. balsamic vinegar<br \/>\n1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice<br \/>\ndash of Pink Himalayan sea salt<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Cook quinoa according to package directions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Place fruit and cashews in a large bowl.<br \/>\n\u2022 Mix the dressing ingredients (honey, balsamic, lime juice, salt) in a small bowl.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add quinoa to fruit and mix in dressing. Divide amongst serving bowls and enjoy!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Greek Yogurt Quinoa Cup<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 8<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions and cooled<br \/>\n1\/4 cup orange blossom honey<br \/>\n1\/4 tsp. Pink Himalayan sea salt<br \/>\n4 cups plain low-fat Greek yogurt<br \/>\n2 cups fresh berries of your choice<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Add honey and salt to cooked cold quinoa.<br \/>\n\u2022 Scoop 1\/4 cup Greek yogurt each into a 8 tall glasses. Layer yogurt with 2 Tbsp. quinoa and 2 Tbsp. berries. Repeat layers until cup is full.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Bake<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 4<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n2\/3 cup warm water<br \/>\n1 banana<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. organic pumpkin puree<br \/>\n1 Tbsp. maple syrup<br \/>\n1 tsp. coconut oil, melted<br \/>\n1\/4 tsp. pure organic vanilla extract<br \/>\n1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice<br \/>\n1\/4 cup raw quinoa<br \/>\nFor The Topping<br \/>\n1\/4 cup raisins<br \/>\n1\/4 cup raw pecans, chopped<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. almond flour<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. maple syrup<br \/>\n1 Tbsp. coconut flour<br \/>\n1\/2 tsp. cinnamon<br \/>\n1\/2 tsp. nutmeg<br \/>\nsprinkle of sea salt<br \/>\n1 Tbsp. coconut oil<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br \/>\n\u2022 Mash banana in bowl first.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add banana, water, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice to an 8\u201d x 8\u201d casserole dish or round cake pan. Stir to combine. Then add quinoa.<br \/>\n\u2022 Cover with glass lid or foil and bake for 45 minutes, or until most of the liquid is gone.<br \/>\n\u2022 While the casserole is cooking, let\u2019s work on the topping.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add pecans, raisins, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a small bowl. Mix well, then stir in coconut oil. Put the bowl in the freezer.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Cashew &amp; Mint Quinoa<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 4 to 6<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n1 cup quinoa<br \/>\n1 cup cashews, crushed<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil<br \/>\n1\/2 cup black beans<br \/>\n1\/2 cup chickpeas<br \/>\n1\/2 cup scallions, chopped<br \/>\n1\/4 cup mint, chopped<br \/>\n1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped<br \/>\n1\/2 cup carrots, finely chopped<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside. Saut\u00e9 carrots and cauliflower until tender.<br \/>\n\u2022 Combine all ingredients in large bowl and serve.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Quinoa Southwest Salad<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 2 to 4<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n1 cup quinoa<br \/>\n1 can black beans (drained)<br \/>\n2 garlic cloves, minced<br \/>\n1\/2 cup celery, chopped<br \/>\n1 carrot, diced<br \/>\n1 cup fresh green beans, chopped<br \/>\n1\/2 cup red bell pepper, diced<br \/>\n1\/2 cup green bell pepper, diced<br \/>\n1 medium vine-ripened tomato, sliced<br \/>\n1 cup cucumber, chopped<br \/>\n1\/4 cup sliced olives<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped<br \/>\n1\/4 cup green onions, chopped<br \/>\n2 Tbsp. avocado oil<br \/>\n3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside.<br \/>\n\u2022 Together, saut\u00e9 garlic, carrot, peppers, green beans and celery in 2 Tbsp. of avocado oil for about 5 minutes until soft.<br \/>\n\u2022 Transfer quinoa and veggies to large bowl and mix.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add in all additional ingredients and mix thoroughly.<br \/>\n\u2022 Dish into individual serving bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Warm Apple Quinoa<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 1 to 2<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n1\/2 cup quinoa, cooked<br \/>\n1\/4 cup unsweetened almond milk<br \/>\n1 apple, chopped<br \/>\n1\/4 tsp. vanilla extract<br \/>\nDash of Saigon cinnamon<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 Mix ingredients in small pot and heat until warm. Serve and enjoy!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Zucchini, Black Bean &amp; Quinoa Soup<\/h2>\n<p>Serves 4 to 6<br \/>\nIngredients<br \/>\n6 cups low-sodium chicken broth<br \/>\n1 cup uncooked quinoa<br \/>\n1 large onion, sliced<br \/>\n1 1\/2 cups black beans<br \/>\n2 large carrots, chopped<br \/>\n3 cloves garlic, minced<br \/>\n3 Tbsp. avocado oil<br \/>\n1 lb. zucchini, chopped<br \/>\n1 lb. kale leaves, chopped<br \/>\ndash of sea salt<br \/>\ndash of black pepper<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n\u2022 In a large pot bring chicken broth to a boil and add in quinoa. Lower to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 30-40 minutes or until quinoa is soft.<br \/>\n\u2022 Meanwhile, in large pan, saut\u00e9 onions, carrots and garlic in avocado oil until tender.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add in zucchini and cook about 5 minutes.<br \/>\n\u2022 Mix in kale and cook until wilted, then set aside.<br \/>\n\u2022 When quinoa is soft, stir in black beans along with veggie mixture.<br \/>\n\u2022 Season with salt and pepper. The soup should be pretty thick. You can thin it out with additional broth if you\u2019d like. Enjoy!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-17162\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/nicole-cropped-148x150.jpg\" alt=\"nicole-cropped\" width=\"148\" height=\"150\"><i>Nicole is the Head Registered Dietitian at The Dolce Diet. She believes that long-term health is achieved through an individualized approach to nutrition that is not only evidence-based, but also sustainable and enjoyable. Serving both our private clients and professional athletes, Nicole aims to empower individuals with confidence and education, fully equipping them to reach and maintain their health goals.<\/i><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.thedolcediet.com\/collections\/personalized-plans-certifications\/products\/dolce-diet-custom-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17058\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800.png\" alt=\"dolce-diet-1-on-1-consult-800\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800.png 800w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Dolce-Diet-1-on-1-Consult-800-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Quinoa Recipes We Love By Nicole Kiley, MSc, RD As we recently discussed in our Superfood Smoothie blog, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) is a nutrition powerhouse! 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