Cancer Protective Diet
Quinoa: the Protein-Packed Super Seed
This close relative of beets and spinach has come a long way from its home in the Andes. Originally a sacred food of the Incas, quinoa is now a favorite healthy food choice worldwide. Quinoa is a complete protein and gluten-free, but really this seed’s greatness comes from its versatility in the kitchen. The menu below will provide you with lots of easy ideas for using protein-packed quinoa...
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![Quinoa Burrito Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Quinoa-Burrito-300x200.jpg)
![Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Quinoa-Stuffed-Tomatoes-e1643773472796-300x187.jpg)
![Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Quinoa-Tabbouleh-Salad-e1643842798633-300x187.jpg)
![Apple Quinoa Muffins Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Apple-Quinoa-Muffins-300x200.jpg)
![Curried Quinoa With Eggplant & Pomegranate Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Curried-Quinoa-with-Eggplant-Pomegranate-e1647469188672-300x178.jpg)
![Eggplant & Quinoa Bake Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/shutterstock_1355105567_Eggplant-and-Quinoa-Bake-300x184.jpg)
![Quick Quinoa Minestrone Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/minestrone-soup-with-quinoa-300x204.jpg)
![Mediterranean Quinoa Patties Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mediterranean-Quinoa-Patties-e1647470620227-300x183.jpg)
![Mushroom & Quinoa Bake Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mushroom-Quinoa-Bake-e1484852219998-300x200.jpg)
![Thai-style Savory Coconut Quinoa Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_156632234-300x200.jpg)
![Warm Quinoa Salad with Sofrito Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Warm-Quinoa-Salad-with-Sofrito-1-e1719962486597-300x203.jpg)
![Zucchini, Cheddar & Quinoa Muffins Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Zucchini-Cheddar-And-Quinoa-Muffin-e1643171460328-300x181.jpg)
![Beet Tabbouleh Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Beet-Tabouleh-3-e1721670770200-300x187.jpg)
![Easy Quinoa Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_221906755-min-e1473459683516.jpg)
![Peruvian Quinoa Stew Recipe Image](https://images.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Peruvian-Quinoa-Stew-e1444857996451-300x171.jpg)