Mix 2 cups of cooked quinoa with 1 cup of chopped vegetables (like cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes), a handful of herbs (like parsley or mint), and a vinaigrette made from 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Top with 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese.

Warm up 1 cup of quinoa, mix in 1/2 cup of almond milk or yogurt, add 1/2 cup of fresh or dried fruits, a handful of nuts, and a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.

Sauté 2 cups of vegetables in a pan, add 2 cups of cooked quinoa and 1 cup of your choice of protein (chicken, tofu, shrimp, etc.), stir-fry them together with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.

Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa to your favorite soup towards the end of cooking. Use it in vegetable soup, Italian wedding soup, chicken soup, beef stew, or tomato soup.

Mix 2 cups of quinoa with 1 cup of cooked ground meat or beans, 1/2 cup of chopped vegetables, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stuff into 4 halved bell peppers and bake at 350 degrees until the peppers are soft, and the cheese is melted.

Mix 2 cups of quinoa with 6 beaten eggs, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and 1 cup of cooked vegetables. Pour into a skillet and bake at 350 in the oven until set.

Combine 1 cup of quinoa with 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 2 eggs, and 1 cup of milk to make a pancake batter. Cook on a hot griddle or non-stick pan.

Blend 2 cups of quinoa with 1 can of beans or 1 cup of cooked vegetables, 1 egg, and 1 cup of breadcrumbs to create 4 patties. Fry or bake until crispy.

Sauté 2 cups of quinoa with 1 can of beans, 1 cup of corn, 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup of salsa. Use as a filling for 8 taco shells, and add your favorite taco toppings.

Combine 1 cup of cooked quinoa with 1 cup of oats, 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of softened butter, 3/4 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of chocolate chips to make a cookie dough. Bake at 350 on a sheet pan until golden brown.