Quinoa Caprese Recipes

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CAPRESE QUINOA SALAD

The classic summer combination of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are tossed with quinoa for an easy, but sophisticated summer salad. Cooking the quinoa in Progresso™ broth is the key to a flavorful salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10



Caprese Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Add quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed. Transfer to large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until cool.
  • In small bowl, beat vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper with whisk. Slowly beat in olive oil.
  • Stir tomatoes, mozzarella and vinaigrette into cooled quinoa. Gently stir in 1/2 cup basil leaves.
  • Transfer to serving bowl; garnish with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 10.5 oz)
8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup julienne fresh basil leaves, plus additional for garnish

QUINOA CAPRESE

Make and share this Quinoa Caprese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lissa_L

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
  • 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.
  • Stir in cherry tomato halves, mozzarella and basil.
  • Combine lemon juice and oil; stir to blend. Pour over quinoa mix and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

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

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