The food world is full of trends. I’m sure you’ve heard mention of kale, green juice, avocado toast, acai bowls, and quinoa all at least once. Some people (a lot of people) embrace these trends wholeheartedly, wearing Kale shirts and juice cleansing to their hearts’ delight, while others shame such trends as too “basic” or “mainstream.”
And, OK, maybe some of these trends are a little basic. But if they’re delicious, and I promise you they are, why bash on them?
If you’ve ever been hesitant to experiment with one of these trendy foods, today is the day to make a change. Start with one of these epic quinoa recipes; you won’t regret it.
1. Cinnamon Apple & Peanut Butter Breakfast Quinoa
Photo by Sally Zhang
I bet you thought quinoa was exclusively a savory food. Well, think again. Get the recipe here.
2. Quinoa Pancakes
Photo by Lily Lou
Trust us, pancakes really are better than boyfriends, especially these ones.
3. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets & Pear
Photo courtesy of Food52
Make this salad next time you’re feeling a little sophisticated.
4. Spinach & Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes
Photo by Kelda Baljon
Because tomatoes are always a good idea. Get the recipe.
#SpoonTip: Tomato addicts, click here.
5. Chicken Quinoa Fried “Rice”
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Fried rice is finally healthy. Recipe here.
6. Crispy Quinoa Broccoli
Photo courtesy of sweetbeetandgreenbean.net
This recipe will change the way you think about broccoli.
7. Red Quinoa with Edamame
Photo by Ashley Crompton
It tastes even better than it looks. Find the recipe here.
8. Chocolate Quinoa Squares
Photo by Lily Lou
Dessert quinoa? Yes please. Check it out.
9. Bacon Pumpkin Quinoa
Photo by Hannah Lin
Because pumpkin is good all year round. Get the recipe.
10. Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burger
Photo by Sally Zhang
Even carnivores won’t be able to resist this amazing burger.
11. Apple Citrus Quinoa Salad
Photo by Kendra Valkema
Light, refreshing, delicious. Find the recipe here.
12. Lemon Quinoa with Peas
Photo by Kelda Baljon
You could use a little lemon in your life. Get the recipe.
13. Warm Quinoa Salad with Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
Photo by Julia Maguire
Warm salad will be your new best friend, give it a try.
14. Homemade Quinoa Granola
Photo by Maggie Gorman
Snacktime? More quinoa! Get the recipe.
15. Peanut Butter Banana Quinoa Oatmeal
Photo by Jill Langin
Oatmeal is soooo last year. Find the recipe here.
16. Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Photo courtesy of chatelaine.com
This Moroccan stuffed squash will take your tastebuds on vacay.
17. Mini Ham & Cheese Quinoa Cups
Photo courtesy of iowagirleats.com
Your ham and cheese sandwich just got a major upgrade. Recipe here.
18. Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad with Sweet Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Photo courtesy of furtherfood.com
This roasted veggie quinoa bowl is the perfect way to kickstart your clean eating.
19. Herbed Wild Rice & Quinoa Stuffing
Photo by Karen Raye
Who said stuffing was only for Thanksgiving? Find the recipe here.
#SpoonTip: If Thanksgiving dinner is your favorite meal, check this out.
20. Quinoa with Caramelized Onions & Swiss Chard
Photo courtesy of furtherfood.com
This caramelized onion quinoa will impress everyone you know.
21. Quinoa Pizza Crust
Photo courtesy of blissfulbasil.com
Because all pizza is good pizza. Get the recipe here.