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28 Quick and Easy Quinoa Recipes for Fall

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ByHeath Goldman

Published Oct 8, 2018

How do we love thee, quinoa? Let us count the ways. You cook in a jiffy (just about 15 minutes). You last for days in the fridge. And, according to theWhole Grains Council, you’re gluten-free, high in potassium and one of the only plant-based foods that’s a complete protein.Swoon.Here, 28 quick and easy ways use the miracle grain this fall.

ultimate quinoa avocado bowl recipe

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The Ultimate Quinoa-avocado Bowl

Don’t skimp on the avocado. Just don’t.

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Weeknight Society

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quinoa

Who knew it was possible to microwave quinoa?

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Power Plates

Quick Guacamole Quinoa Salad

Basically a giant bowl of guac masquerading as a salad.

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baked quinoa chicken nuggets recipe

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Baked Quinoa Chicken Nuggets

Ready in 30 minutes on a school night.

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Pesto Quinoa Bowls With Roasted Veggies And Labneh

Roasted everything together on one sheet tray.

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pumpkin curry peanuts peas crispy spice crusted tofu recipe

The Pig and Quill

Pumpkin Curry With Peanuts, Peas And Crispy Spice-crusted Tofu

Kind of like fall in a bowl.

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roasted sweet potato quinoa salad recipe

Spoon Fork Bacon

Roasted Sweet Potato And Quinoa Salad

Nourishing, through and through.

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gluten free butternut squash falafel salad bowls recipe

Snixy Kitchen

Gluten-free Butternut Squash Falafel Salad Bowls With Pickled Beets

Smothered in irresistible tahini dressing.

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crunchy thai peanut quinoa salad recipe

Cookie and Kate

Crunchy Thai Peanut & Quinoa Salad

Make this beauty up to two days ahead of time.

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bbq chicken quinoa salad recipe

What's Gabby Cooking

Bbq Chicken Quinoa Salad

These loaded bowls are Coterie memberGaby Dalkin’s specialty.

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spinach artichoke quinoa salad recipe

Averie Cooks

Spinach And Artichoke Quinoa Salad

All of the elements of classic spinach dip, minus the bad-for-you stuff.

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brussels sprouts cranberry quinoa salad recipe

Gimme Some Oven

Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry And Quinoa Salad

Ready to delight their taste buds.

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creamy chicken quinoa broccoli casserole recipe

Pinch of Yum

Creamy Chicken Quinoa And Broccoli Casserole

It’s like getting a big, warm hug.

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abundance kale salad savory tahini dressing recipe

Minimalist Baker

Abundance Kale Salad With Savory Tahini Dressing

Even salad haters can get on board.

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black bean quinoa enchilada bake recipe

Two Peas & Their Pod

Black Bean And Quinoa Enchilada Bake

Leave it to Coterie memberMaria Lichtyto get our kids to eat quinoa.

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roasted squash brown butter toasted quiona recipe

How Sweet Eats

Roasted Squash With Brown Butter And Toasted Quinoa

Like vegetable candy.

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quinoa meatballs recipe

Chocolate For Basil

Quinoa Meatballs

Coterie memberJerrelle Guyswears they’re as easy as can be.

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roasted sweet potato quinoa salad chili lime recipe

The Bojon Gourmet

Roasted Sweet Potato And Quinoa Salad With Chile And Lime

We love this southwestern twist.

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turkey stuffed peppers recipe

The Modern Proper

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Packed with goodies (and your favorite grain).

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fall harvest quinoa salad recipe

Half Baked Harvest

Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad

Hello, gorgeous.

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vegan three bean quinoa chili recipe

Oh My Veggies

Vegan Three-bean Quinoa Chili

Turkey’s got nothing on this warming, flavorful stew.

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salmon quinoa bowls kale tahini yogurt sauce recipe

Feed Me Phoebe

Salmon And Quinoa Bowls With Kale And Tahini-yogurt Sauce

Coterie memberPhoebe Lapinegives you permission to whip this up with a glass of wine in one hand.

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greek chickpea quinoa salad recipe

Simple Veganista

Greek Chickpea And Quinoa Salad

A simple squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper unite all of these colorful ingredients.

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The Almond Eater

Caramelized Onion And Parmesan Quinoa

六个成分和你完成。

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garlic mushroom quinoa recipe

Damn Delicious

Garlic Mushroom Quinoa

It tastes just like stuffing.

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buddha bowls with sweet potatoes recipe

Dinner at the Zoo

Buddha Bowls With Sweet Potatoes

You free for lunch tomorrow?

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roasted sweet potato quinoa black bean salad recipe

Well Plated By Erin

Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Filling enough to stand in as a vegetarian entrée.

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hearty stuffed butternut squash recipe

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Hearty Stuffed Butternut Squash

Aka how to win at dinner.

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Heath Goldman

Food Editor

From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?

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