What to Eat with Quinoa

Quinoa has been cultivated and consumed by the indigenous people of the Andrea region for thousands of years. However, it wasn't until the 1970's that, in light of the research regarding its amazing nutritional benefits, quinoa's seeds started to grow in demand all over the world.¹ Despite its popularity, many people may still not know what to make with quinoa. However, as a result of its mildly nutty flavor and agreeable texture, there are many ways to serve this delicious and nutritious Andean seed.

What Goes Well with Quinoa

Although quinoa can be consumed on its own, it is often served accompanied by other foods. Quinoa blends very well with vegetables, such as cucumber, tomato, onion, and bell pepper. It also pairs well with many legumes, such as beans and chickpeas. 

You will enjoy quinoa seeds in this breakfast chocolate quinoa, vegetarian quinoa meatballs, quinoa maize salad, or more!

BECAUSE QUINOA GOES WELL WITH SO MANY THINGS, IT CAN BE ADDED TO MANY SAVORY RECIPES, OFTEN AS A REPLACEMENT FOR RICE.

Besides cooked quinoa, you can also eat it in several other forms, including the following:

• Quinoa flour is great as a replacement for wheat in bread and dessert recipes, giving them a mildly nutty flavor. Try this red quinoa bread with sunflower seeds, quinoa apple cider pancakes, and quinoa spinach crepes.

• Quinoa pop is a wonderful, crunchy addition to various quick, everyday meals. You will love it in these quinoa pop dark chocolate bars, quinoa pop peanut butter granola, or just sprinkled over yogurt.

• Quinoa flakes are the perfect instant breakfast, although they also work great in many desserts and even savory dishes. Give these cranberry chocolate quinoa muffins, Mexican quinoa flake-stuffed peppers, and quinoa flake porridge a try.
  

As part of a healthy diet, it is important to eat an appropriate mix of foods from all of the food groups. When pairing quinoa with other foods, consider the proper dietary intake and serving size of each element you are consuming.

QUINOA IS A SEED THAT CONTAINS ALL NINE ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS AN ADULT BODY DOES NOT PRODUCE AND, THEREFORE, NEEDS TO OBTAIN FROM FOOD.

Thanks to its versatility, there are numerous quinoa recipes worth trying. When posed the important question of what to eat with quinoa, vegetables and legumes are among the best options quinoa is very good to be served with. Now that you know what to eat with quinoa, you can try your own culinary creations with this popular pseudograin.