IntermediateDessert
Lucuma & Cardamom Panna Cotta with Candied Lime Peel & Crispy Quinoa Brittle
Silky Peruvian golden fruit custard with warm spice, preserved citrus, and nutty seed crunch
786 cal · 7g protein · 33 min
Ingredient · 54 recipes
Recipes with Quinoa
The best ways we cook with quinoa — real recipes with method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa Porridge with Charred Figs, Toasted Pepitas & Burnt Honey Drizzle
Creamy ancient grain with caramelized stone fruit and nutty seeds
646 cal · 16g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDessert
Cacao & Ají Panca Panna Cotta with Toasted Quinoa Crunch
Silken dark chocolate custard infused with smoked chili depth, set over a caramelized quinoa brittle & berry coulis
503 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedSnack
Roasted Peanut & Quinoa Brittle
Toasted Andean grains, roasted peanuts, burnt honey & black sesame
453 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Charred Purple Corn Bisque with Crispy Quinoa Dust & Lime Oil
Silky, sweet-savory, with toasty crunch
711 cal · 13g protein · 38 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa-Crusted Egg Nest with Charred Corn Silk & Aji Rojo Oil
Crispy Andean grain, runny yolk, smoky pepper oil
675 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
SophisticatedDessert
Dark Chocolate & Ají Amarillo Terrine with Charred Corn Silk, Toasted Quinoa Crunch & Lime Curd
Silky Peruvian-spiced chocolate, crispy corn garnish, bright citrus curd
1422 cal · 19g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Spiced Halibut & Charred Tomatillo Salsa with Crispy Quinoa
Flaky white fish, tart green salsa, toasted grain crunch
442 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
IntermediateSnack
Honey Amaranth Pepita Bars
A crunchy nod to Mexican alegrías
118 cal · 3g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Quinoa-Crusted Egg Nest with Ají Amarillo Emulsion
Toasted ancient grain shell cradles soft eggs in golden chili silk
486 cal · 21g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedSnack
Toasted Quinoa Crackers with Black Bean Spread & Ají Rojo Oil
Crispy gluten-free wafers, spiced black bean paste, burnished chili oil, and crispy garlic shards
373 cal · 11g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDessert
Lucuma & charred fig panna cotta with toasted quinoa crunch & ají rojo caramel
Peruvian stone fruit custard, umami-sweet and textured
1170 cal · 12g protein · 65 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa-Corn Crema Scramble with Charred Jalapeño & Crispy Chorizo Oil
Toasted Andean grain meets silken egg
636 cal · 28g protein · 26 min
EasyDessert
Lucuma & Cinnamon Flan with Toasted Quinoa Brittle
Silky Peruvian custard with nutty crunch and the warmth of cinnamon
380 cal · 6g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Quinoa & Corn Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil
Fluffy eggs with toasted grain, warm spices, and sizzling chorizo fat
445 cal · 26g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedDessert
Saffron-Honey Panna Cotta with Charred Pineapple Confit, Candied Ají Amarillo & Crispy Quinoa Tuile
Silky saffron custard with caramelized tropical fruit, spiced chili candy, and shattered grain crackle
911 cal · 13g protein · 85 min
IntermediateDessert
Ají Amarillo Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey, Crispy Quinoa & Candied Lemon
Peruvian yellow chili in silky cream, honeyed crunch, tart citrus
857 cal · 11g protein · 33 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa & Roasted Poblano Scramble with Crispy Sourdough Shards
Ancient grain meets charred green chili—toasted, nutty, gently spiced
871 cal · 31g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grain Bowl
Hearty mixed-grain base with roasted vegetables and tahini dressing
920 cal · 27g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Buddha Bowl
Colorful grain bowl with vegetables, protein, and a drizzle of tahini dressing
491 cal · 18g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Quinoa Salad
fluffy quinoa with fresh vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette
393 cal · 14g protein · 33 min
IntermediateDessert
Lucuma & Toasted Corn Panna Cotta with Charred Pineapple, Candied Ají Amarillo & Crispy Quinoa Tuile
Peru's golden fruit meets summer corn in silken harmony
628 cal · 7g protein · 38 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa & Amaranth Bowl with Ají Amarillo Poached Eggs, Charred Corn & Crispy Sage Oil
Sacred grains meet golden chili in this Andean awakening
642 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Quinoa Clusters with Cacao & Sea Salt
Crunchy, lightly sweet, protein-packed.
193 cal · 1g protein · 22 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 32 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 373 and 935 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
