Pesto and Spinach Quinoa

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 20 min 4
Pesto and Spinach Quinoa
Health Highlights
Great source of vegetarian protein

Ingredients


2 cup Organic Quinoa
6 cup Baby spinach
4 tbsp Basil pesto
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for topping)

Instructions


1.  Cook quinoa according to package directions.  

2. Remove quinoa from heat and add the pesto, spinach and salt.

3.  Stir to combine all ingredients until spinach is wilted.

4.  Serve sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 580
Calories from fat 167
Calories from saturated fat 38
Total Fat 18.5 g
Saturated Fat 4.2 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8 g
Cholesterol 10.9 mg
Sodium 764 mg
Potassium 1023 mg
Total Carbohydrate 85 g
Dietary Fiber 10.2 g
Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 23.5 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.3
Milk Alternative 0.2
Vegetables 1.5

Energy sources


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