Pressed for time? Simmer a big pot of quinoa, then spread it on a baking sheet to cool quickly. Pack into single-serve containers and freeze. Through the week, turn it into breakfast, lunch or dinner with our easy add-ins.
Breakfast:
Yogurt parfait
Layer with vanilla Greek yogurt, a pinch of cinnamon, chia seeds and cranberries.
Cozy porridge
Heat with almond milk.
Try it: Quinoa porridge
Lunch:
Veggie soup
Heat with broth, chickpeas, grated carrot and chopped kale.
Try it: Hearty quinoa soup
Protein-packed salads
Stir with black beans, feta and red peppers or make our balsamic chicken salad.
Try it: Balsamic grilled chicken
Dinner:
Easy stir-fry
Sauté with garlic, onion and cubed tofu or chicken, then add baby spinach.
Or make veggie burgers.
Try it: Quinoa-veggie burger.
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