Fluffy, flavorful, and gloriously gluten-free, quinoa makes the ULTIMATE base for these gorgeous grain bowls. Here are 6 of my all-time favorite quinoa bowl recipes to get you started!
Quinoa Bowl Recipes
Quinoa is one of those pantry staples I get super excited about. It’s fast, fluffy, amazingly versatile, and oh so healthy.
It also makes a baller base for grain bowls, which are a fantastic way to load up on veggies!
1. Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowl
These healthy Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls have a super easy hack for creating make-ahead lunches for work or school. The flavors are out of this world and totally crave-worthy.
I also make a mean Chickpea Shawarma Quinoa Bowl too if you’re looking for a vibrant vegetarian option. It’s delicious!
2. Healthy Greek Quinoa Bowl
Loaded with fresh veggies and drizzled in a light and super easy homemade dressing, these tasty vegetarian Greek Quinoa Bowls make healthy eating a total breeze!
3. Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Taco Bowl
These Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Taco Bowls are fresh and flavorful!
Each gorgeous grain bowl is loaded with zesty cilantro lime quinoa, taco roasted chickpeas, salsa, black beans, and avocado. Pile them high with your favorite toppings and get ready to faceplate!
4. Mexican Quinoa Bowl
Mexican Quinoa bowls are a quick, easy, and gloriously make-ahead dish to help shake up your lunch and/or side dish game!
Tossed in a speedy homemade chili lime dressing, this healthy quinoa bowl is full of flavor and oh so delicious.
5. Quinoa + Kale Salad Bowl
This kale-kissed quinoa bowl features a tasty base of kale, quinoa, chickpeas, broccoli, bell pepper, and onion sprinkled with sliced almonds and feta and tossed in a light lemony dressing.
This quinoa studded recipe is so so so good and quickly became a reader favorite with tons of rave ★★★★★ reviews!
6. Black Bean Quinoa Salad Bowls
This healthy vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Bowl is fast, flavorful, and easily made in advance for speedy lunches and sides for work, school, or home.
It’s made with a mix of red and white quinoa but you can use any quinoa you have on hand and is positively excellent for meal prep!
7. Vegetarian Power Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa
These vibrant vegetarian bowls have a few separate components that, together, make something oh so magical.
Each quinoa bowl features a base of fluffy seasoned quinoa, crispy roasted sweet potatoes, tender massaged kale, speedy marinated onion, and delicious mix-ins like black beans, avocado, cilantro, and any extras your heart desires!
crazy for quinoa?
- Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad
- Vegan Quinoa Bowls
- Edamame Quinoa Salad
- Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
- Vegetarian Quinoa Chili
If you get a chance to try any of these baller quinoa bowl recipes, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!