Recipes Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Pesto Quinoa 4.3 (99) 72 Reviews 5 Photos 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. Recipe by Sarah Updated on January 18, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 198 Calories 6g Fat 29g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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 Vitamin C 5mg 27% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved