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How To Eat Quinoa For Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner

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Quinoa, we all know it well — perhaps, for some of us, a bit too well. The magical superfood that has populated our cabinets over the past few health-conscious years seems to be gathering dust. Quinoa recipe boredom has struck the masses!

How can it be possible to creatively cook (and crave) quinoa for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Fear not for your dusty, unused boxes of quinoa and read on for mouthwateringly delicious recipes. You'll want to try them all, I promise.

Summer Grain Bowl

Quinoa doesn't have to be the star ingredient — try switching it up by adding farro along with a hearty helping of summer fruits and veggies.

Photo: Courtesy of How Sweet It Is.

Broccoli, Cheddar & Quinoa Gratin

This cheesy, crunchy, savoury casserole is the perfect one-dish dinner.

Photo: Courtesy of Cookie and Kate.

Quinoa Cakes

Make these crispy cakes with any mixture of herbs and cheese.

Photo: Courtesy of Handle The Heat.

Asian Quinoa Meatballs

Quinoa acts as a binder for these delicious, savoury bites.

Photo: Courtesy of Damn Delicious.

Quinoa Peanut Butter Crunch Cups

These no-bake peanut butter cups get their crunch from a secret ingredient (S hhh... it's quinoa.).

Photo: Courtesy of Blissful Basil.

Cream of Broccoli and Quinoa Soup

This recipe is a vegan-version of Panera's beloved Broccoli and Cheddar soup.

Photo: Courtesy of The Full Helping.

Coconut, Almond + Quinoa Breakfast Cakes

Make quinoa for breakfast a thing by popping it into your pancakes.

Photo: Courtesy of The First Mess.

Vegan Quinoa Fudge

You'd never guess this five-ingredient vegan fudge is made with quinoa!

Photo: Courtesy of Simply Quinoa

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa is the perfect grain base for this creamy, flavour-packed bowl.

Photo: Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

Toasted Coconut Breakfast Porridge

This bowl of quinoa looks nothing shy of absolutely dreamy! Whip it up for some breakfast bliss or for an after dinner treat.

Photo: Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

Kale & Quinoa Salad

Pack some power into your weekday lunches with this superfood salad duo. Fresh, fast, and delicious!

Photo: Courtesy of Jo Cooks

Quinoa Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Granola Cookies

Healthy cookies: too good to be true? Not so! Quinoa pulls through as a nutritious main ingredient holding these sweet treats together.

Photo: Courtesy of Mel's Kitchen

Quinoa Buffalo Bites

Get your appetizer game strong with this delicious and unexpectedly, dare we say, nutritious crowd pleaser. Not to mention that creamy blue cheese dip is made from Greek yogurt! Game changer.

Photo: Courtesy of Wonky Wonderful

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! A grown-up, healthier version of those sugary cereal favorites from childhood (Cocoa Puffs or Cookie Crisps, anyone?), this will satisfy your sweet tooth without all that processed nonsense.

Photo: Courtesy of Minimalist Baker

Quinoa Pizza (Or Cheesy Garlic Bread)

Gluten-free quinoa pizza? You really can have it all. Okay, so this may not sound as delicious as a real pizza pie, but it is a quick and inventive approach to one healthy alternative. It does look pretty drool-worthy, too.

Photo: Courtesy of The Wholesome Dish

Savory Pesto Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Now here is a quinoa recipe that you can really eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and may want to within the same day...). Pesto, avocado, pine nuts, and soft-boiled eggs: what gourmet dreams are made of!

Photo: Courtesy of Simply Quinoa

Quinoa Pad Thai

Feeling that the quinoa recipes in your arsenal are lacking culinary diversity? Look no further than this quinoa pad Thai to spice things up. Fresh and crunchy with all that peanutty goodness.

Photo: Courtesy of Cooking For Keeps

Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

Cold winter weather calls for soups, stews, and chilis! This one incorporates quinoa for a hearty yet healthy addition. Not to mention that it is 100% gluten-free AND vegan. Win, win.

Photo: Courtesy of Tasty Yummies

Quinoa-Crusted Eggplant Parm

Craving an old Italian favorite? Who isn't. Quinoa has you covered if you are trying to steer clear of gluten! This brilliant take on eggplant parmigiana looks delicious and wholesome, incorporating quinoa as the crumby crust.

Photo: Courtesy of Kitchen Confidante

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