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March 6, 2018 <600 calories/serving

Tomato Basil Quinoa

In partnership with Oldways, we have made a variety of Mediterranean recipes available here on our website. We hope you enjoy them just as much as we do! This tomato basil quinoa can be served warm or can be chilled after cooking to make a refreshing side dish or appetizer for summertime.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1-1/2 cup fresh tomatoes diced
  • 3 cups fresh green Swiss chard
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup canned cannellini beans, low sodium drained and rinsed
  • 4 oz grated Romano cheese

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions in boiling water.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir for another minute. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in basil, beans, and cooked quinoa. Mix well and heat everything thoroughly. Garnish each serving with 1 oz grated cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 620mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g
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