Quinoa recipes
Quinoa isn’t a grain (it’s a pseudocereal) but can be treated as such. It’s handy for bulking up a salad and is packed full protein and fibre.
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Asparagus
Asparagus and quinoa salad with peas and broad beans
Spring produce such as asparagus, peas, broad beans and lovage are the star players in this crunchy and sweet vegan salad recipe.
Healthy salads
Red cabbage, quinoa and avocado salad with peanut pesto
This vibrant vegan salad makes an exciting take-to-work lunch or colourful side dish, made from crunchy red cabbage, nutty quinoa and creamy avocado.
Healthy soups
Prawn, vegetable and quinoa broth
Following the 5:2 diet? Feel nourished on a fasting or lighter-eating day with this cheerful bowlful of quinoa, prawns and vegetables
Quinoa
Parma ham, mozzarella and peach salad with buckwheat and quinoa
Never tried a peach salad? Then you need to try Ghillie James' wonderful recipe which combines mozzarella, parma ham and gluten-free grains.
Discover one-pots
Mushroom and leek quinoa risotto
Our twist on risotto uses quinoa instead of rice for a healthier spin on the comforting classic. It's a great midweek family meal.
Healthy salads
Quinoa, tenderstem broccoli, avocado and tuna salad
If you're looking for a healthy, tasty and super speedy meal, this is it: a vibrant salad that's full of protein and ready in 15 minutes.
Vegan dinners
Lemony raw beetroot and quinoa salad with dill and olives
Raw beetroot is crisp yet tender, earthy and sweet and a perfect addition to salads. This salad is vegan, but feta makes a fantastic addition.
Midweek meals
Toasted quinoa and pork mince larb with smashed cucumber
Refreshing cucumber pairs incredibly well with the richness of the pork, and the nutty toasted quinoa topping in this pork mince larb recipee.
Healthy salads
Kimchi and quinoa salad
This zingy quinoa salad is a doddle to assemble using homemade or shop-bought kimchi. Add shredded chicken, fish, eggs or some fried tempeh.
Stews, casseroles, pot-roasts and slow-roasts
Spring vegetable and quinoa stew with quick-pickled little gems
Stews aren't just for winter – this vegetarian recipe using quinoa and spring vegetables for a light, quick and easy midweek meal. Make the most of those little gem lettuces, too.
Healthy salads
Quinoa salad with feta, pea and mint
Laura Herring's quick quinoa salad with feta and mint from The Fast Days Cookbook is low in calories, for fast days on the 5:2 diet
Quinoa
Warm quinoa salad with broad beans and pomegranate
Top this Middle Eastern-style vegetarian quinoa salad, by vegetarian cookery book writer Rose Eliot, with halloumi, houmous, feta or avocado.
Cheat's recipes
Easy warm roast cauliflower, sweet potato and quinoa salad
Make the most of winter vegetables in this warming cauliflower and sweet potato salad. Using shop-bought quinoa is quicker than cooking your own.
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