Lunch · Dinner
Pesto Feta Quinoa Dish
Healthy pesto quinoa with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. It can be served as a side or main dish.
VegetarianVeganGluten freeDairy free
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 335.4 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fat | 17.1 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g |
| Sodium | 977.1 mg |
| Cholesterol | 30.3 mg |
How to make it
- Rinse quinoa with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.
- Finely chop fresh basil leaves.
- Mix cooked quinoa with chopped basil.
- Add chopped tomatoes and diced cucumber.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice for dressing.
- Pour dressing over quinoa and vegetables, and toss to combine.
- Optional: Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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