Tag: quinoa

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King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole

This ain’t your mama’s chicken casserole. The comfort food classic gets a modern, nutrient-dense makeover with the addition of quinoa. Beyond being warm, cheesy, and generally delightful, this flavor-packed casserole is loaded with protein and is sure to become a new family favorite.   Ingredients 1 3/4 cups cooked quinoa 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided […]

Collard Green-Quinoa Wraps

HANDS-ON TIME 45 mins TOTAL TIME 45 mins YIELD Serves 4 (serving size: 2 wraps)       Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup plain hummus 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons sliced pitted kalamata olives […]

Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup packaged cooked quinoa 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon […]