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Quinoa with Broccoli Pesto
12 ingredients
15 min + 15 min
6
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This is a unique and healthy side dish or a great meatless meal for lunch. Broccoli, quinoa, Parmesan cheese and a delicious chili oil to drizzle on top for a complex finish.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
595
Calories
24g
Protein
32g
Fat
59g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup chopped (156g) | 55 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 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 FOR THE QUINOA:
- 2 cups Quinoa
- 5 cups Water
- 4 cloves Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Florets
- ⅔ cups Garlic
- ⅔ cups Sliced Almonds, Toasted, Divided
- ½ teaspoons Fresh Grated Parmesan, Divided
- 2 Tablespoons Salt
- ¼ cups Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¼ cups Olive Oil
- ½ cups Heavy Cream
- 1-½ teaspoon FOR THE CHILI OIL:
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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