Quinoa Vegetable Paella Recipes

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

You can lighten this recipe up by using non-fat parm but I love it this way and it still is a reasonable calorie count. The quinoa makes this pilaf extra nutritional. One of my family's favorite sides. Could also be a good main meal by adding cubed chicken breast or just leave vegetarian (use vegetable stock instead of chicken). Sometimes I add a different variety of veggies like green beans.

A nice low fat way to get the carbs you need, including a complete protein.

A southwestern twist on quinoa that works as a sidedish or entree. As prepared, a low-to-medium amount of "heat", but easy to adjust depending upon your preferences. For less heat use plain black beans or tomatoes; for more heat, add hot sauce, spices, or peppers to taste.

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Ingredients indigenous to the New World, like amaranth, quinoa, and corn, have a natural affinity. In this soup, the amaranth and quinoa add substance and subtle flavor variations to the more familiar taste of sweet corn.

Simple recipe for a quick and easy quinoa side dish.

Delicous Salad - Great for Picnics

This substantial salad offers a healthy balance of vegetables and protein. It provides a wide range of textures, colors, and seasonings.

Stir quinoa into your favorite hearty salsa, add avocado and black beans, and what do you get? A simple meal you won't soon forget!

for breakfast

from clean eating magazine

Great vegetarian/vegan meal or side dish

What a good flavor and it's super healthy!!

A light pilaf that is filled with protein (quinoa has the highest protein content of any grain) and good nutrients

Perhaps it’s the lime dressing, which infuses the dish with flavor without overwhelming it in goo. It could be the quinoa, which has a distinctive nutty taste far superior to white rice and its lamer brethren. Or, maybe it’s the tomatoes, black beans, and scallions, which reminded one friend of "the insides of a really good burrito."
Whatever it is, it’ll make you forget uninspired diet food. :-)

5 WW points per serving

From "For the love of cooking"
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ipes.blogspot.com/2009/09/quinoa-with-
caramelzied-red-onion-bell.html

Festive and healthy -- a great side dish for a special occasion or any night of the week.

One of my favorite sides, I also use this as a main dish for a quick easy high protein meal.

I can't have gluten, and I was having getting enougg protein and carbs for breakfast. I threw this together, similar oatmeal. I had made amaranth in this way, and liked the seasonings. but I am not a big fan of amaranth

This is a great salad for a summer potluck or cookout. Proteins from the beans and quinoa also make this a bright summer lunch.

Light and refreshing, this salad is packed with the flavors of spring. Pair it with a simple roast chicken.

This healthy mac 'n cheese swap is packed with protein!

This protein-packed dish is free of wheat and dairy, perfect for those with allergies. Nutritional yeast lends a cheesy flavor to the dish, while tahini adds richness.

With just a few ingredients, this is simple to make. Yet its versatile enough to adapt. As made, its low sodium and low fat, and high in protein and vitamins. I bought all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's, but I am sure you can find them at the regular grocery store.