Calabrian Pesto Quinoa Recipe
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Ingredients
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Quinoa Base
Calabrian Pesto
Garnish
Method
Quinoa Preparation
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Place 1 cup of quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water to remove bitterness.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
- 4
Fluff Quinoa
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the quinoa with a fork.
Calabrian Pesto Preparation
- 5
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine 2 tbs of Calabrian chili peppers, 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, 1 tbs of pine nuts, 1 tbs of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 tbs of olive oil.
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Add 1 tbs of lemon juice to the food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Quinoa and Pesto
In a large bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa with the Calabrian pesto. Mix well to ensure the quinoa is evenly coated.
- 8
Garnish
Serve the quinoa pesto mixture in bowls, garnished with 0.5 cups of fresh basil leaves and 0.25 cups of shaved Parmesan cheese.
