Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Healthy Meals Easy Quinoa Recipes From hearty burritos to summery salads, these recipes using quinoa are sure to become family favorites. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Sang An Quinoa is one of the easiest grains to prepare, and its neutral taste blends well with almost any dish. If you'd like more quinoa in your life, check out one (or several) of these quinoa-related meals. 01 of 08 Mole-Spiced Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl Jen Causey Quinoa bulks up a healthy whole-wheat burrito stuffed with chicken, black beans, and avocado. Buy on Realsimple.com 02 of 08 Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf Sang An Dress up cooked quinoa with raisins, steamed broccoli, and almonds and serve with paprika-spiced cod. Buy on Realsimple.com 03 of 08 Quinoa With Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes Christopher Baker This vegetarian meal gets a protein boost from the quinoa, whose mild flavor stands up well against the sweet potatoes and cabbage-like kale.Get the recipe. Buy on Realsimple.com 04 of 08 Cheesy Baked Quinoa and Cauliflower Alison Miksch Serve this easy, cheesy weeknight side dish with a big, leafy salad. Buy on Realsimple.com 05 of 08 Salt-and-Pepper Chicken With Cheesy Spinach Quinoa The secret sauce in this recipe? A dredge of Dijon mustard on the chicken before searing. Buy on Realsimple.com 06 of 08 Spinach-and-Artichoke Quinoa Casserole Antonis Achilleos This casserole may be luscious and creamy, but it's also dairy-free. Buy on Realsimple.com 07 of 08 Skillet Quinoa With Olives and Crispy Tofu Victor Protasio A Moroccan spice called Ras el Hanout makes this flavorful dish just a tad more exotic-tasting. Buy on Realsimple.com 08 of 08 Salmon With Creamed Spinach and Quinoa Jonny Valiant The salmon in this recipe simply needs to be seared for three minutes per side. Buy on Realsimple.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit