Quinoa Caprese

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, each halved
  • 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1 cup torn basil leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic oil
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
  2. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  3. Stir in cherry tomato halves, mozzarella and basil.
  4. Combine lemon juice and oil; stir to blend. Pour over quinoa mix and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

111 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 5.5g 7% DV
Carbs 8.2g 3% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9957.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 124.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 187.5mg 14% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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