15+ Recipes Starring Quinoa, the Little Pseudograin That Could

Indian flavors like coconut milk, curry powder, and other warm spices round out a bowl of quinoa, greens, and roasted cauliflower.

It doesn't get much more comforting than this quinoa, broccoli, cheddar, and chicken casserole.

A rainbow in a bowl, this citrus quinoa dish incorporates plenty of fresh produce. Prepare to make your co-workers jealous when you bust this out at lunch.

Mix up your breakfast routine with warmly spiced quinoa porridge.

Add this quinoa mason jar salad with sweet potatoes and a Thai-style dressing to your lunch rotation.

If you like pad thai, then you'll love this Thai-influenced quinoa recipe. It contains all of the best elements of the classic dish, such as peanuts, cilantro, and bean sprouts, with a fun twist: it substitutes quinoa for rice noodles.

Instead of beef, chicken, or turkey, this loaded chili is bulked up with quinoa for a vegetarian-friendly recipe.

Spicy, fruity, and fresh, guacamole quinoa is like a lunch-friendly spin on chips and guac.

Similar in flavor and preparation to falafel but lighter (they're not deep-fried), these chickpea and quinoa veggie burgers take well to Mediterranean toppings like pickled red onions and a tahini sauce.

Sticky pomegranate-molasses-glazed meatballs pair perfectly with a pilaf made out of cauliflower rice and quinoa.

Combine willowy ribboned asparagus with crunchy pine nuts, nutty quinoa, and umami-rich parmesan for a salad that brings the textural and flavor contrast.

Come cherry season, this is our go-to backyard-barbecue contribution; it's crowd-pleasing, can sit out at room temperature for hours, and is easy to scale up.

This cheesy vegetable-packed quinoa casserole captures the flavors of enchiladas without the fussy rolling of tortillas.

Instead of bulgur, this version of tabbouleh is made with quinoa.

Instead of breadcrumbs or a panade, these turkey meatballs are bound with an egg and cooked quinoa before being sauced in a spicy Asian glaze.

Less a recipe and more a template for a killer quinoa salad, this recipe will steer you in the right direction.

You'll love the versatility of garlic mushroom quinoa. As is, it's a solid, hearty side; add a poached egg atop each portion, and it's a meal in its own right.

For an updated take on stuffed tomatoes, fill them with quinoa, feta, artichokes, and olives.