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  5. 22 Vegan Quinoa Recipes for a Healthy, Delicious Meal

22 Vegan Quinoa Recipes for a Healthy, Delicious Meal

May 06, 2020
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These vegan quinoa recipes utilize this healthy, trendy grain. Quinoa is a great whole grain that is high in fiber and protein. Making this gluten-free grain the star of any meal is easy as it can be cooked quickly. Recipes like Quinoa Salad with Oranges, Beets & Pomegranates and Vegan Buddha Bowl are nutritious, tasty and make the most of a delicious grain.

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Quinoa Salad

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This roasted vegetable and fruit salad gets infused with flavor from quinoa that's cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and a hit of turmeric. Serve it alongside a roast chicken, then mix the leftovers together for lunch. Your future self will thank you.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Chickpea & Quinoa Buddha Bowl

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It seems Buddha bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!Ā Source: EatingWell.com, August 2017

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Quinoa Salad with Oranges, Beets & Pomegranate

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Roasted beets and sweet dates, tangy oranges and juicy pomegranate seeds make this quinoa salad recipe festive. It pairs beautifully with turkey or roast pork.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2012

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Vegan Buddha Bowl

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This easy grain bowl has so much to love--sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado and homemade tahini dressing. Make the full recipe on the weekend and pack into individual serving containers for ready-to-go lunches for work all week.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2017

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Vegan Meatballs

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For these hearty and healthy vegan meatballs, we've swapped out the traditional ground beef and pork for protein-packed chickpeas and quinoa--without skimping on any of those Italian flavors that you look for in a classic meatball. Mushrooms up the umami factor, and a simple tomato sauce completes the picture. Serve over your favorite pasta.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Umami Veggie Burgers

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These hearty veggie burgers have a touch of grated red beet as a nod to beef. Pile on your favorite toppings or skip the bun and serve with a big salad.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020

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Om Buddha Bowl

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This beautiful grain bowl is packed with healthy ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, kale and cauliflower--all drizzled with a lemony tahini sauce. The fast one-bowl meal makes a satisfying weeknight dinner or packable work lunch. If you don't have za'atar, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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Vegan White Bean Chili

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Fresh Anaheim (or poblano) chiles add mild heat to this classic white bean chili and contribute lots of smoky flavor. Quinoa adds body to the chili, while diced zucchini provides pretty flecks of green and increases the veggie content.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Quinoa Avocado Salad

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Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2018

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Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Green Sauce

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In a vegan riff on green goddess dressing, cashews provide a creamy base with tons of flavor from herbs and apple-cider vinegar. Drizzle it all over this bowl of quinoa and roasted vegetables to make a satisfying vegan dinner or easy packable lunch that is ready in just 30 minutes.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens

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Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

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Meal-Prep Vegan Moroccan Lettuce Wraps

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For these meal-prep-friendly lettuce wraps, we swap the traditional warm filling for a cold plant-based bean salad filling loaded with fresh herbs and lemon. Topping each lettuce leaf with a little quinoa before adding the filling helps to keep the lettuce from getting soggy.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls

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Brimming with colorful roasted vegetables, these plant-based meal-prep lunch bowls are high in fiber to keep you full through the afternoon. The easy roasted veggies are based on a popular recipe from our sister magazine (see Associated Recipes). Feel free to use your favorite store-bought hummus to cut down on prep time, or make a batch of your own (see Tip). You can also sub in an 8-ounce microwaveable quinoa pouch to minimize cooking.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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These easy vegan black bean burgers have a healthy dose of fiber thanks to the combination of black beans and quinoa. Cumin and chipotle chile powder give these vegan burgers a Southwestern spin. Using your hands to combine the mixture creates a soft, uniform texture.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing

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This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, August 2017

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Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce

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This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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Strawberry, Quinoa & Edamame Salad

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The nutty flavor of red quinoa pairs beautifully with fresh strawberries, edamame, almonds and toasted coconut in this cold grain salad. Be sure to chill at least 2 hours so the salad can absorb the full flavor of the balsamic dressing.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Black Bean-Quinoa Buddha Bowl

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Treat your Buddha bowl to a vacation south of the border! This black bean and quinoa Buddha bowl has the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the greasy fried bowl. We've loaded it up with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole

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These bean burgers will even please carnivores. The cornmeal coating gives a pleasant crunch and smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro and guacamole add Southwestern flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2009

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Quinoa Mushroom Soup

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A bit reminiscent of old-fashioned mushroom-barley soup, this vegetarian quinoa mushroom soup recipe gets a modern update with nutrient-packed quinoa. A mix of fresh mushrooms and dried porcini boosts the savory flavor. Serve with whole-wheat dinner rolls.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

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Vegetarian Quinoa & Squash Casserole

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An aromatic mixture of garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, allspice and cayenne flavors this vegetarian quinoa and squash casserole recipe. Frozen squash is a super-easy topping.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2012

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Butternut Squash and Quinoa Pilaf

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Quinoa, butternut squash, and almonds combine to make this hearty vegetarian side dish. It's perfect for a family dinner or to delight your vegan friends on Thanksgiving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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1 of 22 Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Quinoa Salad
2 of 22 Chickpea & Quinoa Buddha Bowl
3 of 22 Quinoa Salad with Oranges, Beets & Pomegranate
4 of 22 Vegan Buddha Bowl
5 of 22 Vegan Meatballs
6 of 22 Umami Veggie Burgers
7 of 22 Om Buddha Bowl
8 of 22 Vegan White Bean Chili
9 of 22 Quinoa Avocado Salad
10 of 22 Vegan Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Green Sauce
11 of 22 Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens
12 of 22 Meal-Prep Vegan Moroccan Lettuce Wraps
13 of 22 Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls
14 of 22 Vegan Black Bean Burgers
15 of 22 Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing
16 of 22 Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce
17 of 22 Strawberry, Quinoa & Edamame Salad
18 of 22 Black Bean-Quinoa Buddha Bowl
19 of 22 Bean Burgers with Spicy Guacamole
20 of 22 Quinoa Mushroom Soup
21 of 22 Vegetarian Quinoa & Squash Casserole
22 of 22 Butternut Squash and Quinoa Pilaf

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