The Complete Quinoa Kitchen: 60 High-protein Meals, Sides, and Salads From Pantry to Table & Modern Meals Book

Quinoa that actually fits your real life.Quinoa didn’t show up in your pantry to be a “superfood” trophy—it’s there because you need fast, filling meals that don’t fall apart by Wednesday. The Complete Quinoa Kitchen turns that humble bag of grains into 60 practical, high-protein recipes you’ll actually cook on busy weeknights, slow weekends, and everything in between.From skillet dinners to make-ahead lunch jars, cozy casseroles, and power bowls, home cook Rena Bhatia shows you how to use quinoa the way real people eat: to stretch meat, rescue leftovers, and build meals that keep you full without getting fussy.Inside you’ll find:Simple everyday mains – one-pot skillets, sheet pan suppers, soups and stews that go from pantry to table with minimal dishes.Budget-friendly beans & quinoa – hearty, satisfying recipes that lean on cans, not expensive ingredients.Meal-prep lunches & jars – Greek salad jars, Buffalo bowls, pesto boxes, and more that keep for days in the fridge.Seasonal salads – from summer corn and tomato to winter citrus and kale, built to hold up for potlucks and packed lunches.Cozy bakes & casseroles – family-friendly pans that reheat beautifully and make leftovers feel like a win.Breakfasts & power bowls – warm cinnamon apple “porridge,” yogurt bowls, savory egg dishes, and plant-based bowls.Freezer-friendly & leftover makeovers – taco fillings, soup starters, bakes, skillets, and stuffed peppers that turn odds and ends into dinner.Plus, you get:Appendix A: foolproof methods for perfectly cooked quinoa (stovetop, rice cooker, Instant Pot).Appendix B: batch-cooking and freezer guides to stock your kitchen with ready-to-go building blocks.Appendix C: pantry staples, smart swaps, and quick flavor templates so you can adapt recipes to what you have.Whether you’re trying to eat more plant-forward meals, cook once and eat all week, or just make better use of that bag of quinoa in the cupboard, The Complete Quinoa Kitchen gives you straight-talk recipes that are flexible, forgiving, and actually doable on a Tuesday night.Quinoa isn’t a trend here—it’s your new weeknight workhorse.