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.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

198	Calories
6g	Fat
29g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 198
% 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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