In fact, if you've got a box in your pantry, you're on your way to a simple but satisfying solution to an easy dinner without ...

For example, this organic quinoa by Better Body Foods on Amazon checks all the boxes. It's also a good practice to skip the bulk bins altogether, because those are hotbeds of cross-contamination.

Our test cook made this batch of Quinoa Patties almost bite-size, suitable for an appetizer as well as a taste test. Ingredients for the Quinoa Patties include, clockwise from upper right ...