8 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Introduce Your Kids to Quinoa

1 Turkey and Zucchini Quinoa Meatballs

Even quinoa-averse kids will go back for seconds when they try Cookin' Canuck's baked turkey and zucchini quinoa meatballs, served in lettuce wraps with Parmesan cheese.

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2 Quinoa and M&M Cookies

Cook Republic's quinoa and M&M cookies give a decadent treat a bit of a healthy makeover. (Don't worry: they're still delicious!)

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3 Quinoa Mac and Cheese

Iowa Girl Eats's mac and cheese recipe replaces pasta with quinoa, making it healthier, but a heavy dose of cheese will ensure kids still love it.

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4 Quinoa Cakes

Martha Stewart's quinoa cakes turn the breakfast staple into a protein- and fiber-rich meal you can feel good serving your kids.

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5 Veggie Quinoa Burritos

Wendy Polisi of Cooking Quinoa's veggie quinoa burritos are stuffed full of nutritious veggies and yummy cheese, and the recipe has even been approved by two very picky eaters: Wendy's kids!

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6 Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bites

And They Cooked Happily Ever After's apple cinnamon quinoa bites are the perfect delicious and nutritious grab-and-go breakfast.

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7 Pizza Quinoa Casserole

Natural Noshing's pizza quinoa casserole has kid favorite written all over it — but moms will love it, too!

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8 Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups

Mini ham and cheese quinoa cups from Iowa Girl Eats are essentially mini frittatas containing eggs, egg whites, cooked quinoa, shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, and diced ham, all cutely packaged to appeal to kids!

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