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