How good does this quinoa dish look from FitSugar reader lauren? She posted her recipe in the Healthy Recipe community group. After seeing FitSugar's recent post about vegan avocado dishes, I kept thinking about a recent dinner I made. It was more of a fluke since I was just using everything in my fridge, but to my surprise the resulting dish is delicious! It was pretty easy to make and even Read more

Warm up your weekend with this vegetarian quinoa minestrone that FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted in the Healthy Recipe Group. In Italian, minestrone literally means "big soup." There is no set recipe for minestrone; it usually consists of a combination of seasonal veggies, beans, pasta, rice, and tomatoes. It is a thick comforting soup that you can throw together quickly and with a variety of Read more

Looking for a sweet but healthy treat? This apple quinoa cake that reader be-healthful posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Keep reading to find out how to make this dish! Read more

I love me some pancakes, but I love them even more when I can eat them with a guilt-free conscious. Thanks to these quinoa pancakes, I'm chomping away on some syrupy pieces of heaven. Topped with fresh fruit and a pat of butter, these are delicious for a breakfast treat. Paired with some more savory toppings like salmon, crème fraîche (or Greek yogurt), and chives, they'd make for a delightful Read more

We know that eating less meat is a good thing — it reduces your carbon footprint, lowers your grocery bill, and makes sense for your heart. But does it taste good? Vegetarian diets are often associated with a bland menu of tofu, sprouts, and brown rice day after day. Chef to the stars Tal Ronnen sets out to bust this myth in his new cookbook, The Conscious Cook — Delicious Meatless Recipes Read more

While the cold weather is blowing outside, make a hearty veggie dish that's sure to warm you up. This quinoa stuffed squash recipe is seasoned with savory cumin, sweet raisins, and crunchy celery, which complements the smooth and creamy flesh of the baked acorn squash beautifully. To see this simple recipe and find out how low in calories it is read more Read more

Check out this recipe for quinoa-stuffed zucchini that FitSugar member Angelica shared in our Healthy Recipe community group. Inspired by a meaty recipe for stuffed zucchini, I adapted a high protein vegetarian version with quinoa. It turned out delicious! I sliced off the top half of the zucchini and nuked it for three minutes then hollowed the zuccs out. As I filler I cooked a cup of quinoa and Read more

Get your daily fiber fix with this Southwestern quinoa salad recipe from FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe Group in the Fit Community. This salad takes quinoa to the next level, and has been known to turn quinoa haters into ambassadors. Learn how to make this recipe after the break! Read more

After getting home from a busy day of work, especially if I hit the gym, the same question always pops into mind — what to make for dinner? Without a plan in mind, it's easy to fall back on boxed mac and cheese or Chinese takeout, which aren't the healthiest options. To prevent scrambling to whip together a not-so-healthy meal, take time to map out your dinner menu for the week. Knowing which Read more