Vegan Quinoa Recipes

Browse 20+ easy vegan quinoa recipes! Quinoa is a complete protein, naturally gluten-free, and packed with fiber. (It's often classified as a grain, but it's technically a seed.) I love it because it's hearty, versatile, affordable, and easy to cook.

Varieties: Quinoa is available in three different varieties: white, red, and black. (Plus tricolor which includes a colorful mixture of all three.) Each variety has their own distinctive flavor and characteristics, but are usually interchangeable in recipes. White quinoa is the most mild and delicate of the three, so I use that one most often. It works well in both sweet and savory dishes. Red quinoa is more rich and chewy, while black quinoa has a distinct earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor.

Tips: Always rinse your quinoa well before cooking. This helps remove the natural saponin coating which can add bitterness. I often cook quinoa in vegetable broth (instead of water) for more flavor as well.

How to cook: The ratio I use for cooking is 1 cup white quinoa (rinsed) plus 1.75 cups water or broth. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Then remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5-10 minutes which allows the grains to become fluffier and less mushy.

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