Pesto Quinoa

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover
2. reduce heat to low
3. and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed
4. about 15 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat; stir pesto into quinoa. Fold tomato into mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4