PESTO QUINOA

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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.

Provided by Sarah

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 70.3 mg, Sugar 1 g