Korean Style Quinoa Salad

I'm stitching away this rainy day. My next pattern will be a little redwork monogram that I think you'll like. The gray sky made me crave a perky lunch. I was in the mood for something spicy, fresh and filling. I settled on this Korean inspired salad. The flavors of garlic, sesame and scallion work well with quinoa. Chili wakes up the taste buds, without setting them on fire. Bright green broccoli is also plentiful here. Thai basil is more than welcome in this recipe. Some diced chicken or avocado would be great too. It's a light but satisfying meal that'll keep you going for hours. If you're on the fence about quinoa, give this salad a try. I think you'll be happy you did.

Quinoa Gratin with Mexican Flavors

This Mexican inspired casserole has everyone’s favorite ingredients, including potatoes and cheese. A good amount of quinoa, vegetables and beans adds fiber and nutrition. Quinoa is perfect for casseroles and it works well with Latin flavors too.
  
Creamy black beans, sweet corn and zesty salsa combine to give each bite Mexican flavor. If you’re trying to sneak whole grain goodness into your family members’ diets, this dish will do the trick.  It'll make a quinoa lover out of just about anyone.

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Fritters

These fritters are a healthier riff on deep fried jalapeno poppers. Lightly pan fried, it's sort of like making pancakes. They cook that fast. Quinoa gives them a modern spin and good dose of fiber.  They’re loaded with vitamins and minerals too.

Cauliflower & Quinoa Fritters

I love making fritters! These tender cauliflower fritters are moist on the inside and golden brown on the outside. A bit of melted cheese means this dish is sure to please even picky eaters. View all of my fritter and vegetarian recipes in the Recipe Index.

Mediterranean Toasted Quinoa Salad

This is a chopped salad that hits all the right flavors and textures: crunchy, creamy, toasty, tangy and bright . Lemony salads are wonderful year round. I particularly love them in winter, when most of us long for something lively, fresh and green. While tomatoes are tasteless in winter, red bell peppers, lemons and cucumbers are usually fine. Herbs seem to always be available on my supermarket shelves too.