25 Best Vegan Quinoa Recipes (+ Easy Dinner Ideas)

These vegan quinoa recipes prove that nutritious equals delicious!

If you think veganism is a tough lifestyle to follow, these delectable dishes will make you reconsider.

Quinoa? More like queen-oa! High in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and all nine essential nutrients your body needs, this seed is superfood royalty.

It’s also very hearty. Add quinoa to any dish, and it’s guaranteed to satisfy your hunger.

These, plus its nutty flavor and versatility make quinoa incredible.

And with this roundup, you’ll get to incorporate quinoa into your daily vegan meals. 

This list has recipes for vegan porridge, burgers, wraps, and even cake and pudding. As usual, they’re all delish.

However you like to eat your quinoa, there’s a vegan quinoa recipe here for you.

1. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

What’s not to love about this salad? It’s full of bright colors and Mediterranean flavors.

It’s nutritious and delicious, and both refreshing and filling at the same time.

It’s hearty enough to be served as a main entree, but a smaller portion also makes for a fantastic appetizer or side dish. 

As a kicker, this salad is easy to make. It’s ready from the kitchen to the table in just 30 minutes.

2. Garlic Butter Quinoa

This is one of the simplest ways to cook quinoa, and it’s also one of the best.

This one-pot recipe yields an incredibly flavorful dish reminiscent of risotto.

Quinoa is used instead of arborio, making it a much healthier option.

Flavored mainly with garlic and vegan butter, expect this dish to be ridiculously rich and buttery.

Such a flavor profile works wonderfully with the nuttiness of quinoa. 

3. Quinoa Pudding

Another cool thing about quinoa is its sheer versatility. Just like rice, you can use it to make savory and sweet dishes alike.

If you need proof, this quinoa pudding will deliver. 

Infused with coconut milk and kissed with cinnamon, this pudding is a combination of tropical and fall flavors. 

4. One-Pan Mexican Quinoa

This Mexican quinoa is the perfect way to recover when you’ve had your fill of rich and decadent meals.

This vegan dish is light, yet very satisfying, and it delivers big flavors.

Just because you’re trying to eat less doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious meal!

One forkful of this quinoa dish will load your tastebuds with spicy Mexican flavors.

But if it gets t be too much, you can always add a spritz of lime.

5. Strawberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

For sweet tooths like me, nothing’s better than starting the day with dessert. This strawberry breakfast bowl won’t disappoint.

Simmered in strawberry milk, every spoonful of this quinoa bursts with the refreshing flavor of the sweet summer berry.

Not to mention, it’s incredibly fragrant, too! You’ll want to cook this even just for the aroma. 

6. Tofu Quinoa Veggie Scramble

Ever had scrambled eggs without the eggs? It sure sounds odd, which is definitely why it’s a must-try.

Tofu doesn’t just make a fantastic meat replacement, but a substitute for eggs, too.

For this dish, you use tofu crumbles to mimic the fluffiness of eggs. 

Add some turmeric to give the tofu that sunny shade of yellow and flavor it with spices and seasonings, and voila.

To make it heartier, throw in a bunch of quinoa for a scrumptious, satisfying, and nutritious breakfast.

7. Baked Quinoa Black Bean Falafel

Falafel is typically made from chickpeas, which makes it a naturally vegan dish.

But in case you’re looking for a bit of a twist, give this recipe a try!

Instead of chickpeas, this recipe calls for black beans, yielding a much more flavorful falafel. 

It’s also baked, not deep-fried in oil, which means the patties aren’t greasy at all.

8. Carrot Salad with Quinoa and Almond

If you think salads have to have greens on them, think again! 

I’m not a huge fan of leaf-loaded salads, which is why this is such a lovely delight. 

This salad is all about the crunch and is filled with quinoa, almonds, and shredded carrots. 

Instead of the usual lettuce and kale, it gets its greens from cilantro, packing it with peppery flavors.

The salad mix-ins are drenched with a lovely apple cider vinaigrette, bringing all the flavors together.

9. Quinoa Veggie Wrap With Homemade Sweet Italian Dressing

These wraps are packed with protein, vegetables, and most importantly, flavor.

The colorful filling alone tells you these wraps taste amazing, even despite being 100% plant-based.

A mix of quinoa, purple cabbage, carrots, greens, pumpkin seeds, and a glorious Italian dressing, these wraps sure are divine. 

The flour tortillas provide a soft and sweet contrast to the crunchy and savory filling.

10. Quinoa Porridge

This quinoa porridge is hearty, cozy, and warm. It’s exactly the breakfast you need on a cold morning!

It doesn’t just satisfy your hunger but also soothes your soul.

Apart from the comforting feeling it evokes, this porridge is also incredibly nourishing.

Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and protein, this is one healthy bowl. 

11. Kale and Quinoa Salad

This salad combines kale, chickpeas, and quinoa to create a nutritious, protein-packed bowl. 

It’s light and refreshing, but hearty enough to be a complete meal.

You want the fresh flavors of the ingredients to shine here, so don’t go heavy on the dressing.

A simple mix of lemon juice, salt, and pepper will do. 

12. Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Any recipe with chocolate in it is a sure winner. True enough, this chocolate quinoa bowl is so good that I had it for breakfast 3 days in a row.

Think sweet oatmeal porridge, but with quinoa. 

I love the combination of quinoa and dark chocolate, here. The nuttiness and decadence are just perfect together.

Not that it needs garnish, but you can top this bowl with bananas, berries, or chia for added flavor and nutrition.

13. One-Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad

This Moroccan-inspired salad combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors to convert even the most avid vegan hater into a fan.

The key here is the use of spices. I’m talking cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and more!

Together, they have the power to make the most boring salad irresistible.

14. Loaded Vegan Quinoa Wraps

If you need something extra hearty and satisfying, these quinoa wraps are the answer.

Overly stuffed with quinoa, chickpeas, and vegan ground beef made of walnuts, there’s no doubt these wraps are filling.

And they’re delicious, too! From the soft and sweet tortillas to the nutty filling to the avocado cilantro dressing, every bite is divine.

15. Tropical Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is for makes for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner, and it’s absolutely delicious.

While flour tortillas are awesome, they’re also loaded with refined carbs. Fortunately, there’s a more wholesome alternative: lettuce.

With its higher nutritional value and unbeatable crunch, lettuce makes these quinoa wraps healthy, yet surprisingly full of flavor.

16. Crispy Quinoa Sweet Potato Fritters

Want to get the kids to eat more vegetables? These fritters are the perfect solution.

Made with quinoa and sweet potatoes, this snack is a lot more wholesome than a regular fritter.

It’s crunchy, crispy, golden, and soft and tender on the inside.

Expect nothing less from the flavors, either! The combo of quinoa and sweet potatoes makes this an addictively sweet and savory treat.

17. Crispy Quinoa Cakes

These cakes are a combination of quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, and sun-dried tomatoes. Strange, amirite?

They’re not the type of ingredients you’d normally see in a cake recipe. But I can confirm that these cakes are mind-blowingly amazing.

The nuttiness from the quinoa and the natural sweetness of the vegetables make these cakes a sweet and savory delight.

Baking gives them a crispy and crunchy outer crust, which is always a lovely plus.

18. Hoisin Tempeh Quinoa Bowls

Are Asian flavors your jam? Then hoisin sauce should be a staple in your kitchen.

If you need convincing, these scrumptious bowls will do just that.

In this bowl, you get a combination of quinoa, spinach, avocado, and hoisin-marinated tempeh.

All of the ingredients are awesome, but it’s the tempeh that steals the show with its sweet and smoky flavors.

Tying all the flavors together is a creamy balsamic tahini dressing.

19. Quinoa Burger

Plant-based burgers usually get a bad rap from meat eaters. I normally agree, but these quinoa burgers are one of the few exceptions.

Let’s get one thing straight: these quinoa patties don’t taste like meat patties at all. 

However, they’re hella tasty. They’re mainly made of quinoa and black beans, which already give them so much flavor.

Spices and seasonings such as smoked paprika and garlic add smokiness and tons more flavor.

20. Hearty Quinoa Soup

This stew features quinoa, kale, lentils, tomatoes, carrots, and more. Talk about mega-loaded!

It’s hearty, scrumptious, nutritious, and everything you can ask a stew to be. 

There are so many amazing flavors to look forward to, and no one will miss the meat.

It’s also a great recipe for using up all vegetable leftovers in the fridge. You can add anything, and it’ll still taste epic.

21. Curried Coconut Quinoa and Greens with Roasted Cauliflower

With curried coconut quinoa at the bottom and roasted cauliflower on top, this truly is one sensational bowl.

Between the quinoa base and the cauliflower, it’s hard to decide what to love more. It’s delicious from the bottom to the top! 

22. Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Colorful peppers are filled to the brim with delectable quinoa, black bean, and salsa. 

Be sure to take lots of pictures before digging in. I haven’t seen a more Instagram-worthy vegan dish than this.

It’s almost too pretty to eat, but too delicious not to.

The fresh flavors of the vegetables plus the spices from the salsa make it irresistible.

23. Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

To say these baked potatoes are loaded is an understatement! 

Filled with a mix of quinoa, corn, and bell peppers seasoned with Mexican spices, these spuds are beyond heavenly.

To top it off, they’re also garnished with tahini and mashed avocados. 

Give them extra heat with a dash of hot sauce, if desired.

24. Vegan Quinoa Chili with a Mediterranean Twist

This quinoa chili is hearty, cozy, and simply delicious. You’ll never miss the meat in this tasty bowl!

It’s proof that comfort food and veganism can co-exist.

25. Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato Quinoa Soup

Made from a puree of roasted red peppers, tomato, and quinoa, this soup bursts with fresh flavors.

This soup is rich, creamy, and savory with a little bit of heat.

Be sure to serve it with lots of toasted bread since it’s perfect for dunking.