The Ultimate Pesto Quinoa Recipe: Unleash Your Culinary Genius

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1cupquinoa, rinsed and drained

  • 2cupschicken broth

  • 2tablespoonsbasil pesto

  • 1tomato, diced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Cooking 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

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories198
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
7g
15%
Vitamin C
5mg
6%
Calcium
59mg
5%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
110mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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