Sun-Dried Tomato Quinoa

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Quinoa recipe. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and nutritious quinoa creates a dish that’s both satisfying and wholesome.

Sun-Dried Tomato Quinoa

Sun-Dried Tomato Quinoa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the sautéed sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, and fresh basil. Mix well.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm, and enjoy your Sun-Dried Tomato Quinoa!

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 280, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 450mg, Total Carbohydrate 35g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 3g, Protein 8g

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