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Quinoa<\/a> is far from new to the health food world \u2014 it’s been called “the world’s most popular superfood<\/a>,” and the UN even named 2013 the International Year of Quinoa<\/a>. It gets this attention for good reason, too. First, quinoa is higher in protein<\/a> than rice or barley, which makes it a potential answer to food insecurity<\/a> in many parts of the world and a great option for vegans<\/a> and vegetarians, who get less animal protein. It’s also high in calcium, magnesium and manganese, which are all essential minerals. Finally, the BBC says<\/a>, “Quinoa is among the least allergenic of all the grains, making it a fantastic wheat-free choice<\/a>.”<\/p>\n Of course, health benefits are all well and good, but that’s not all quinoa has going for it. Quinoa has a sweet, nutty flavor, plus a delicate texture that’s less starchy than rice and other grains. It also cooks in just 20 minutes. But all of these accolades don’t mean every box of quinoa comes with free recipe inspiration<\/a> included. If you’ve got a box that’s been collecting dust in the back<\/a> of your cabinets, it’s time to bust it out. We’re giving you three great quinoa recipes that’ll use up a whole box of cooked quinoa.<\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> 8 Ridiculously Easy Quinoa Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n Here are a few handy pointers, from The Kitchn<\/a>, to help you prep your big batch of quinoa.<\/p>\n Once you’ve got your 6 cups of cooked quinoa, you’re ready to get started. Here are easy breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes to prep ahead for one, or spread across the week for a family.<\/p>\n RELATED:<\/strong> Could You Try this 10-Day Grain-Free Detox?<\/a><\/p>\n 1. Breakfast: Berry Quinoa Power Bowls RELATED: <\/strong>10 Quinoa Bowl Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/a><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Lunch: Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad<\/a> 3.\u00a0Dinner: Lemon Herb Salmon Burgers<\/a> Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to delicious quinoa-based meals. Fortunately, you can make lots of quinoa all at once and even freeze it to use later<\/a>. For 12 more brilliant meal prep ideas, head here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One batch of quinoa is all you need to whip up three delicious and easy quinoa recipes for the whole week. 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Meal Prep\u00a0Menu: 3 Easy Quinoa Recipes<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/a><\/strong>Super-grain, meet super-fruit. Quinoa isn’t just a savory food for pilafs; adding berries amps up the nutrients and helps that sweet, nutty flavor shine. Damn Delicious’s recipe is light on sugar (two tablespoons of brown sugar for six servings), relying on the natural sweetness of blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. The recipe calls for 3 cups of cooked quinoa to yield six servings \u2014 but you can cut it down to two-and-a-half\u00a0cups and five\u00a0servings to make all three of these recipes with one 12-ounce box.<\/p>\n![\"Easy](\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Easy-Quinoa-Recipes-Broccoli-Quinoa-Salad.jpg\" "\\"Easy")
\n<\/strong>Who says quinoa has to be boring? Salty feta and pistachios team up with roasted veggies and tart lemon in this recipe to layer in tons of flavor. Your office lunches just got very exciting. Better still? The prep requires just roasting broccoli, cooking quinoa, and tossing things together. Easy-peasy. This recipe also calls for 3 cups of cooked quinoa to yield 4-6 servings; cut that down to 2.5 cups of cooked quinoa to stretch your 12-ounce box across all three recipes. (You can make up the difference in volume by adding more veggies or nuts.) Note: Pin\u00a0this quinoa recipe\u00a0as the perfect healthy side dish to bring the next time you’re invited over for a meal!<\/p>\n![\"Easy](\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Easy-Quinoa-Recipes-Salmon-Burgers.jpg\" "\\"Easy")
\n<\/strong>If you know you should be eating more healthy seafood but you’re wary of cooking fish (that fishy flavor!), a burger is the perfect way to dip your toes in the water. This salmon burger is fresh and light and can be served over a salad or as a standard burger. The quinoa, along with eggs, help the patty\u00a0hold together and have that “burger” texture you’re used to.<\/p>\n