Photo: Ella Olsson
Pesto Quinoa
5 ingredients
5 min + 20 min
4 servings
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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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
416
Calories
41g
Protein
8g
Fat
45g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tomato, diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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