Pesto Quinoa

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.

Step: 1

Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the moisture is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir the pesto through the quinoa. Fold the tomato into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Per Serving: 198 calories; protein 7.3g; carbohydrates 28.7g; fat 6.1g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 70.3mg.

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