Pesto Quinoa Recipe
This pesto quinoa is a nutritious plant-based meal. It's filling, delicious, and easy to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups raw baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup walnuts (or substitute your preferred nut or seed)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: garnish with sun dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup quinoa according to the package instructions.
- Add 2 cups raw baby spinach leaves, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl, then toss the pesto sauce with the cooked quinoa.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of greens, nut, seeds, or fresh herbs you prefer.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1723IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg