Pesto Quinoa

I got this recipe for quinoa with pesto from a friend living in Ecuador. Quinoa was a staple of her diet there; it is a great source of protein.


Recipes · Side Dish · Grain Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • salt and pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  2. Remove the saucepan from heat; stir pesto into quinoa. Fold tomato into mixture. Season with salt and pepper.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
198 Calories
6g Fat
29g Carbs
7g Protein


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