EasyBreakfast
Quinoa & Amaranth Breakfast Cake with Charred Pineapple & Ají Amarillo Crema
Ancient grains meet Peruvian spice—fluffy, golden, sustainably stunning
935 cal · 24g protein · 33 min
Ingredient · 41 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.
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IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa-Corn Tamale with Charred Jalapeño Crema & Crispy Chorizo Oil
Ancient grain meets Andean spice in creamy polenta form
577 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
EasyBreakfast
Quinoa-Corn Breakfast Cake with Honey Lime Cream
Sweet golden cake studded with native grains, served warm with tangy cream
581 cal · 22g protein · 23 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa Crudo con Huevo Frito y Ají Amarillo Oil
Toasted grain bowl with crispy-edged egg and charred chili butter
1089 cal · 29g protein · 26 min
IntermediateDessert
Tocosh Chocolate Mousse with Calamansi Curd and Toasted Quinoa Brittle
Rich fermented-potato-infused dark chocolate with citrus curd and crunchy grain candy
1198 cal · 18g protein · 34 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa & Charred Corn Breakfast Cake with Queso Fresco & Cilantro Oil
Crispy-edged grain cake, fresh cheese, herb-infused oil
843 cal · 25g protein · 37 min
EasyDessert
Quinoa-Custard Flan with Roasted Black Plums & Coca Leaf Caramel
Ancient grain meets silky custard, fruity-herbal caramel
553 cal · 18g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Purple Potato & Quinoa Fritters with Charred Corn Aioli
Crispy purple peruvian potatoes with toasted quinoa & smoky corn
712 cal · 11g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedDessert
Quinoa & Cacao Torte with Lucuma Caramel
Peruvian grains and golden fruit, warm spice, silky sauce
774 cal · 13g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Chilled Aguaymanto Mousse with Lime Crackling
Peruvian golden berry fool, crispy sugar-lime wafer
291 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
EasyBreakfast
Quinoa-Amaranth Porridge with Charred Corn & Ají Panca Crema
Toasted Andean grains with roasted corn and spiced chile cream
628 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Passion Fruit & Maca Granita with Toasted Quinoa Crumble
Icy, tart, and gently energizing—a palate cleanser with Andean roots.
615 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
EasyBreakfast
Quinoa & Purple Corn Porridge with Charred Avocado & Aji Verde Oil
Ancient grains meet summer citrus and chili at dawn.
882 cal · 12g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDessert
Crema de Lucuma with Candied Maíz Morado Brittle & Crispy Quinoa Tuile
Ancient Peruvian fruit custard with purple corn crackle and grain-based delicacy
237 cal · 5g protein · 48 min
EasyBreakfast
Lucuma & Quinoa Porridge with Charred Peach & Toasted Pepita Crunch
Ancient grain meets ancient fruit in golden sunrise bowl
669 cal · 17g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Misir Wat with Crispy Kale & Lentil Cakes
Red lentil stew poured over pan-fried lentil-millet cakes
835 cal · 33g protein · 50 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa Corn Cake with Ají Amarillo Crema & Poached Eggs
Ancient grain breakfast with Peruvian yellow chili cream
532 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 50 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 380 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.
