Pesto Quinoa Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Pesto Quinoa Recipe). I got this recipe from a friend who was living in Ecuador. Quinoa was a staple of her diet there; it is a great source of protein.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pesto Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

rinsed and drained

2 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons basil pesto

1 tomato

diced

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover reduce heat to low and simmer until the moisture is completely absorbed about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir the pesto through the quinoa. Fold the tomato into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 198.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 28.7g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 6.1g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 2.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 380.6IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 7.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 58.8mg 6%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 8mg 3%

Potassium: 110.4mg 3%

Sodium: 70.3mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 54.6

*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.