Quinoa

For a healthy lunch that's packed with all sorts of green goodness, you can't go past this brown rice bowl recipe. With plenty of veges, wholesome grains and protein, this bowl ticks all the boxes

Keep things fresh, simple and delicious with this uber-easy avocado Buddha bowl. A quinoa base is topped with healthy greens, dukkah-crusted eggs and a zingy tahini dressing, making a dish that's perfect for a fuss-free lunch or dinner.

This Middle Eastern dish will tickle your taste buds with its zingy and zesty quinoa tabbouleh and delicious lamb leg steaks coated in cumin seeds. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, so it's a win-win!

This fantastic gluten-free pizza recipe gives you two delicious options for toppings: smoked salmon or prosciutto. Choose which one tickles your fancy most and enjoy!

This delicious pumpkin, orange and quinoa salad is packed full of plant-based proteins and the butterkin (a cross between butternut and pumpkin) is sweet and comforting with every mouthful.

Baked until cheeses are golden and topped with kale or rocket, this scrumptious ham and broccolini quinoa pizza is perfect for a Friday night in with loved ones

Getting your 5+ a day doesn't get much more delicious than this! This recipe sees Mexican seasoned beef paired with quinoa, pineapple, avocado and corn salsa to create a fresh meal the family will love

Tuck in to the newest food trend with this breakfast bowl recipe. Packed with salmon, haloumi, avocado and kale, this bowl is the perfect way to fuel up for the day. Enjoy for a café-style breakfast at home!

Discover delicious, nutritious sprouted quinoa with this healthy wrap recipe. Packed with vegetables, creamy hummus and sprouted quinoa, this recipe makes a perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner

Nici Wickes' delicious dish has it all going on – singed sweet carrots, crunchy toasted quinoa packed full of protein and creamy feta for that extra tang. A simple yet fabulous recipe

Getting your 5+ a day has never been so delicious. This recipe combines Taylor Farms Sesame Chili Stir Fry Kit with sweet potato, Brussels sprouts and quinoa to create a nourishing meal

This quinoa and beetroot salad recipe is so versatile in that it creates a dish that works perfectly as a filling vegetarian main or as a side dish. Serve topped with plenty of golden fried haloumi. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

Quick and healthy meals don't get much better than this prawn stir-fry. This recipe utilises quinoa, a nutrient dense superfood that's so simple to cook. Enjoy for a delicious midweek lunch or dinner

Try this healthy quinoa breakfast bowl recipe that's packed with protein, antioxidants, vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Serve topped with yoghurt and fruit for a delicious gluten-free breakfast

Gluten-free and with twice the protein of rice, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids. Try this delicious quinoa salad recipe with chicken, dates and hazelnuts for a healthy midweek meal or lunch

This tasty quinoa, ham and feta salad is exceptional accompanied with a tasty homemade sun-dried tomato dressing and enjoyed for a filing lunch

Ready in 30 minutes, this healthy spinach, kale and quinoa salad recipe is drizzled with a punchy orange and sesame dressing. Serve for a delicious weeknight meal or side dish

A perfect combination of grains, asparagus and poached eggs for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat

An elegant and colourful salad that’s packed with flavour!

A great summer entertaining idea that’s oh-so-easy to make

Full of colour and flavour, you will love this easy to prepare dinner idea

This healthy salad recipe sees leeks sautéed in olive oil until golden and tender before being folded through protein-dense herb-flecked quinoa and topped with beautiful roasted baby carrots

What’s a soup party without some form of bread? Whip up a batch of these savoury muffins to serve with soup, plus they’re great for taking out and about. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This little Spanish number is a modern take on jambalaya with chorizo, prawns and sliced red peppers studded through quinoa instead of rice

Take yourself to Mexico with a generous bowl of this delicious chicken and quinoa bake. Serve with some salty corn chips for an authentic family dinner any day of the week.

A quinoa and kale salad topped with a poached egg and dotted with edamame, radish, feta and herbs

Totally delicious and totally good for you - you simply can't go wrong with this kale and quinoa salad with grilled pork! And it's perfect for diabetics too.

Zesty fish fillets pair beautifully with a salad of quinoa, asparagus, zucchini and radish. The ideal light summer meal.

A delicious beetroot and quinoa salad topped with green dressing and toasted walnuts

A favourite from the Dear Jervois menu.

A vibrant Middle Eastern-style quinoa salad filled with roasted pumpkin, cauliflower and herbs and topped with a tahini and pomegranate dressing

With feta, herbs and quinoa, this is not your average carrot soup. Photography by Bauer Syndication.

These individual puddings are different from the usual sticky date dessert - they're made with quinoa, so they're gluten-free.

This gluten-free porridge, made with quinoa instead of oats, is a healthy and nutritious breakfast alternative.

Quinoa is one of only a handful of vegetarian ingredients that on their own contain all nine essential amino acids, making it a perfect meat substitute. Veg it up! By leaving the chicken out of the guacamole.

These filled and roasted mushrooms make a tasty starter or a substantial meat-free main course for vegetarians.

These easy-to-make bars are great for a quick snack. They're made with quinoa flour and quinoa flakes, so they're nutritious and gluten-free, too.

This delicious green quinoa with sesame eggs dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Full of health boosting superfoods, and fresh delicious flavours - you simply can't go wrong!

Fluffy quinoa comes to life with this herby zucchini and feta recipe. Toasted hazelnuts add crunch and heirloom tomatoes sweetness and flavour. A satisfying and healthy meal.

Fluffy quinoa comes to life with this herby zucchini and feta recipe. Toasted hazelnuts add crunch and heirloom tomatoes sweetness and flavour. A satisfying and healthy meal.

This delicious and wholesome quinoa, ricotta and pumpkin tart is a simple, tasty dinner idea for any night of the week!

These delicious kaffir lime and curry fish parcels are a light and healthy meal, perfect for the warmer weather. And they are suitable for diabetics.

Light and fresh - this tasty lemon and dill chickpea salad is quick, tasty and perfect for the whole family! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

I like to kid myself that this wonderful chocolate cake is so full of quinoa, I can eat as much as I like! For the refined sugar-free version, skip the frosting.

This wholesome mixed quinoa and tomato salad is loaded with heart healthy ingredients and mouthwatering flavours! Enjoy for dinner tonight!

These healthy and delicious savoury muffins are from Amy Chaplin's book, 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen'. The mashed sweet potato in the muffin mix adds a pleasantly moist and sweet background to the onions, herbs and delicate crunch of black quinoa.

Feeling creative in the kitchen tonight? Twist up the regular rice dish with this middle eastern inspired quinoa, currant & carrot pilaf - Quick and delicious!

Enjoy this deliciously fresh salmon and quinoa salad for lunch or dinner any night of the week.

This gorgeous eggplant dip is perfect served with homemade olive oil quinoa crackers. This is a classic recipe by Kate Gibbs, from her new book 'Margaret and Me'.

This fresh, healthy salad combines quinoa, broccolini and asparagus to create a delicious side dish that works perfectly with some grilled meat or fish. This recipe is extracted from Tobie Puttock's book, 'The Chef Gets Healthy.'

This salad is full of goodness, including antioxidants, omega-3, protein and more.

Kids' parties aren't complete without a plate of chocolate crackles. If you're interested in a fancy version that will appeal to grown-ups, try this recipe, with puffed quinoa and goji berries.

Experience Moroccan notes in this beautiful almond, chicken and cinnamon pilaf - bursting with exotic flavour and nutrients.

This dish is as healthy as it is tasty, with zesty undertones to complement the crumbly feta, juicy currants, cauliflower and superfood red quinoa

Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.

Quinoa (pronounced “keenwa”) is an ancient grain traditionally grown in South America. It has high levels of amino acids and is found in the health food section of any supermarket. If you can’t find it, replace with couscous. Note

The popular superfood quinoa dives in to save lunch yet again with this Italian style salad. Filled with tomatoes, capsicum, boccincini and a zesty dressing your taste buds and stomach will be thanking you.

Quinoa is a gluten-free grain. You’ll find it in the healthfoods aisle. Note

Lamb steaks are chargrilled to perfection and served atop a bed of quinoa with roasted cherry tomatoes and an Italian balsamic dressing

Quinoa flakes are available at most major supermarket; if unavailable, use extra rice flakes or stir in a puffed quinoa cereal mix just before serving. Note

Snip dried fruit into small pieces with kitchen scissors. Note

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is high in protein, gluten-free and quick to cook. Note

While quinoa looks like a grain, it is a seed. As well as being gluten-free, it is rich in protein, has a low GI and makes a tasty substitute for burghul. Note

Delicious fattoush flavours of tomato, feta, cucumber, feta and sumac go that little bit further with the addition of nutritious quinoa

Quinoa is the seed of a native South American plant. You can find it in the health-food section of most supermarkets. If unavailable, use couscous. Note

Use vanilla essence instead of paste. Quinoa flakes look like rolled oats. Grease measuring cup lightly with oil before measuring honey. Honey will pour easily, giving you an accurate measure. You can use oatmeal instead of quinoa. Note

To avoid staining your hands when handling beetroot, wear disposable gloves. Note

You can buy quinoa in the health food aisle. Note

Quinoa (pronounced “keen-waa”) also comes in black and red varieties. Look for it in the health food section of the supermarket. Or If you can’t find quinoa, try using couscous or risoni. Note

A healthy and delicious zucchini quinoa salad with candied walnuts and haloumi.

The combination of tender baked apples, tart raspberries and a wonderfully crumbly quinoa and almond topping makes this healthy fruit dish perfect for dessert, brunch or a sweet snack.

This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.

You can also serve this tartly sweet stewed rhubarb with rice pudding, yoghurt or ice-cream.

Fresh pomegranate seeds can sometimes be found in the fridge section of supermarkets or good green grocers. If unavailable, cut a whole pomegranate in half and scrape the seeds from flesh with your fingers while holding the pomegranate upside down in a bowl of cold water; the seeds will sink and the white pith will […]

You can cook the quinoa in stock for a boost in flavour. Note

Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde, carrot recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

This nutritious, filling breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

Quinoa earns superfood status as it boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It has double the protein of rice and provides all of the essential amino acids ­ the building blocks of protein. Note

Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]

Make these lamb & quinoa pizzettas for a delicious party snack or summer lunch.

This crusty loaf of bread is delicious served with soup or on its own with butter and golden syrup.

While quinoa looks like a grain, it is, in fact, a seed. As well as being gluten-free, it is rich in protein and has a low GI. Quinoa is a tasty substitute for bulgur, the usual ingredient in this Middle Eastern dish.

A light, healthy and energy-packed salad.

Labne is drained yoghurt. You can buy it from supermarkets. Roast nuts and seeds together on an oven tray (keep the cumin seeds separate on a small piece of foil), in a 180°C oven for 8 minutes, stirring half way through, or buy pre-roasted. Note

Labne is yoghurt that has been drained of whey. A short draining time, results in a thick, creamy yoghurt, while a longer one, will achieve the consistency of a soft yoghurt-cheese, that can be rolled into balls. You can make your own or buy it from supermarkets. Note