About Food: So Many Reasons to Love Quinoa

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Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor Quinoa has been making huge waves in the food scene over the past few years--and understandably. It's affordable, plant-based, high in protein, and nutrient-dense, and it makes a great replacement for rice, oatmeal, or other grains that are leaving you feeling stale. Here are just a few of our favorite ways to eat it, courtesy of the ever-talented About.com Experts. Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. What's So Great About Quinoa? Quinoa has long been popular in the health food scene, but has only recently broken through to the mainstream. Could it be because it's delicious, versatile, and healthy? Learn the basics about quinoa here. What is Quinoa, Anyway? The Basics of Cooking with Quinoa 10+ Easy Vegetarian Quinoa Recipes Why Quinoa Is So Nutritious Quinoa as a Vegan Protein Source Search Related Topics:  vegetarian definitions  vegetarian nutrition  healthy recipes A More Satisfying Salad One of the easiest ways to enjoy quinoa is in a warm or cold salad. Just cook it, mix in your favorite veggies with or without dressing, and you've got a complete meal that packs a serious nutrition punch. Its mild flavor is versatile and goes with just about any add-ons. Roasted Cauliflower and Quinoa Salad Quinoa, Arugula, and Butternut Squash Salad Quinoa Feta Salad with Basil The Best Vegetarian Quinoa Salads Search Related Topics:  quinoa recipes  whole grains  salad recipes Break Through to Breakfast With a texture similar to oatmeal or grits, quinoa makes a filling and wholesome way to get your morning going. It can even be baked into breakfast cookies! (We are not opposed to cookies for breakfast, for the record.) Chocolate-Chip Quinoa Breakfast Cookies 7 Superb Breakfast Quinoa Recipes Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa Quinoa with Honey, Fruit, and Cinnamon Vanilla Brown Sugar Quinoa with Strawberries Breakfast Quinoa with Raisins and Coconut Search Related Topics:  quinoa recipes  high protein recipes  whole grains Versatility is Key Try using quinoa to replace pasta, flower, or rice in everything from soups to casseroles. Cheesy Quinoa Enchiladas, anyone? Baked Quinoa with Tomatoes and Cheddar Quinoa and Cheddar Veggie Burgers Vegetarian Quinoa Enchiladas with Cotija Cheese Hungarian Shrimp Sausage Quinoa Casserole Vegetarian Quinoa Matzoh Ball Soup Search Related Topics:  salad recipes  summer recipes  whole grains Related Searches Healthy Food to Eat Protein Food How to Cook Quinoa Bar Drink Recipes Quinoa Salad Recipe Featured Articles Creamed Eggs with Ham and Asparagus Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Icing Deviled Eggs with Bacon Hamburger Soup with Black Eyed Peas and Kale The Best Japanese Pickles Creamy Bourbon Chicken   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement