8 Unique ways to cook with quinoa

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A heaping bowl of baked pasta always makes for a comforting dish on a tough day. But the next time you need a treat, forget about mac ‘n’ cheese. Instead, whip up this creamy Buffalo chicken quinoa bake from Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest. It’ll be a boost in both flavour and nutrition!

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If you’re tired of your usual meat-based patties, shake things up with a light but satisfying fritter. These zucchini quinoa fritters with Parmesan made by Jen at The Scrumptious Pumpkin are packed with protein-rich quinoa, nutritious zucchini and cheesy Parmesan for a flavourful and healthy lunch or dinner.

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You’ve likely already heard of putting quinoa in wraps — and it’s undoubtedly a very practical option — but that isn’t the only way to wrap up this nutritious grain. Add a little bit of fun and flavour to your next meal with these quinoa, black bean and corn tacos created by Jaclyn at Cooking Classy.

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Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! You can feel good about treating yourself to a cookie or two at any time of the day when they’re these quinoa chocolate chip breakfast cookies from Leanne at Healthful Pursuit. And you can forget about any guilt associated with eating cookies, because these babies are loaded with quinoa, zucchini and flaxseeds.

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Store-bought meatballs can be packed with all kinds of additives you don’t necessarily want to be eating. But that certainly isn’t the case with these beef and quinoa meatballs from Oatmeal with a Fork. These little balls are filled with vegetables and, of course, our favourite grain, quinoa! Perfect as appetizers or as a nutritious revamp to your usual spaghetti and meatballs.

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Sushi is often suggested to be a healthy lunch or dinner option, but the white rice that makes up a large portion of traditional rolls isn’t exactly ideal. Fortunately that isn’t an issue with this clever avocado and mango quinoa sushi roll created by Alyssa at Queen of Quinoa. You can enjoy the deliciousness of sushi and maximize your nutrient intake at the same time.

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Granola acts as a delicious breakfast or easy snack on the go. And now you can give your granola a crunchy makeover thanks to this quinoa granola created by Erica at . Enjoy it on yogourt, in milk or even by the handful while you’re out and about during the day.

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Whether you’re cooking for someone who can’t eat gluten or simply want to give your usual chocolate cake a little makeover, check out this gluten-free chocolate almond quinoa cake from Kimberly at The Daring Gourmet. You can’t say no to that kind of chocolatey goodness!