For an enhanced flavor, toast the quinoa in a dry pan for a few minutes before cooking. This brings out its nutty notes. Use homemade pesto for the best flavor. You can easily make it with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. If you don't have chicken broth, vegetable broth works well as a substitute. You can also use water, but the broth adds more flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables to the quinoa, such as chopped zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens up the flavors even more.
Pesto Quinoa
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS304
Elevate your quinoa game with this vibrant and flavorful dish. Inspired by South American flavors, this pesto quinoa is a protein-packed delight that's both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. It's a quick and healthy meal that will brighten your day.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol3 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein7 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium70 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the quinoa to steam.
04 Step
Recipe View Gently stir in the basil pesto, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the quinoa.
05 Step
Recipe View Fold in the diced tomato. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
06 Step
Recipe View Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light and flavorful vegetarian main course.
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Hilario Rathlakin
Jan 14, 2025This was so easy to make and incredibly delicious! My new go-to quinoa recipe.
Marian Collier
Nov 30, 2024The pesto really makes this dish sing. I used homemade pesto, and it was amazing.
Joan Bosco
Jan 31, 2024I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Fantastic!
Karl Purdy
Oct 28, 2023My kids even loved it! A great way to get them to eat quinoa.
Madaline Hermiston
Jul 18, 2023I used vegetable broth to make it vegetarian, and it was just as good.