These savoury Nordic waffles are super healthy. Buckwheat is also a great wheat replacement for those who are gluten intolerant. This is an edited extract from Nordic Light by Simon Bajada, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $49.99), and is available in stores nationally.
Quinoa and kale: 35 superfood recipes for autumn
Their popularity is through the roof and it’s not only because of their status as superfoods. Quinoa and kale can taste great, too, as these recipes prove beyond doubt.
Sticky quinoa and chicken meatball lettuce cups
With twice the protein of other grains and all essential amino acids to keep you healthy, these tasty meatballs make the perfect mid-week dinner.
Kiwi, kale and chia parfait
A stand out kiwi and kale superfood smoothie recipe you'll love via the Green Kitchen's Luise Vindahl and David Grenkiel.
Mushroom quinoa risotto with hazelnut gremolata
Try our light and easy, gluten-free risotto. Loaded with protein-rich hazelnuts and mushrooms for flavour.
Barbecued prawns with charred kale and avocado
Serve this people-pleasing prawn dish before summer ends, and you'll have everyone smiling from ear to ear. “I created this dish for the Ballina Prawn Festival, and it ended up winning the people’s choice award for the prawn dish of the day,” says chef Darren Robertson. "I couldn’t make them fast enough!"
Matt Moran's ocean trout, quinoa and zucchini salad with tahini yoghurt
Could you possibly fit more superfoods into one meal? Beautiful zucchini flowers elevate this ocean trout and quinoa salad to culinary highs.
Vegan quinoa bircher with almond milk
This healthy vegan twist on bircher is made with almond milk and quinoa, and will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Grilled corn and quinoa salad with mango, tomatoes, herbs, avo and feta
Giving us two of our 5-a-day, this colourful salad also uses quinoa – it’s a brilliant, tasty grain packed with both protein and fibre, and is also gluten-free. This recipe is an extract from Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver, published by Jamie Oliver Enterprises Limited (2015 Everyday Super Food).
Lamb, wild rice and quinoa salad
This vibrant lamb and quinoa salad packs a punch of flavour.
Quinoa fritters with green goddess sauce
Crisp and nutty on the outside, soft and salty on the inside, these quinoa fritters are deliciously more-ish.
Chicken broth with kale, quinoa and preserved lemon
It would be hard to create a bowl more healthy and soothing than this quinoa, kale and preserved lemon infused chicken soup.
Tamari and maple glazed chicken breasts with ginger quinoa
Served with red quinoa and broccolini, this easy tamari and maple marinated chicken will become an instant supper staple.
Barramundi tacos with black quinoa and corn salsa
Katie Quinn Davies says that these fish tacos are a cinch to prepare, packed with flavour and pretty healthy too (as long as you go easy on the sour cream).
Quinoa risotto with prawns, oregano and tomatoes
Quinoa stars in this healthy twist on traditional Italian risotto.
Spiced crunchy salad
Add some major crunch factor to this healthy salad that's filled with superfood greens including kale and spinach. Eating healthy has never looked so good.