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Herbed Quinoa Bowl
Journey to the heart of the Andes without leaving your kitchen. As you savor each bite, you'll embark on a culinary adventure to experience fresh flavors and traditional preparations of these simple ingredients.
Cook Time: 35 min
Prep Time: 30 min
This hearty bowl is packed with familiar flavors and immune-boosting nutrients, like our Regenerative Organic Certified® Tri-Color Quinoa, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Peruvian Herb Salt Blend for a SIMPLi special twist.
Ingredients
FOR THE BOWL
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3/4 SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Tri-Color Quinoa cooked
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1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced
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1/4 cup parmesan or romano cheese, plus more for topping
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4-6 large basil leaves
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3.5 oz chicken or your favorite protein (optional)
FOR THE PESTO
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fresh basil leaves, packed
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1/3 pine nuts or walnuts
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1 tbps of garlic, minced
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1/8 freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
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Cook SIMPLi White Quinoa. While quinoa is cooking, place the basil leaves and pine nuts into a food processor or blender and pulse several times.
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Add the garlic and cheese and pulse several times more. Scrape down the sides with a spatula.
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While pulsing, slowly add the olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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In a bowl, mix the cooked SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Tri-Color Quinoa with the pesto and cherry tomatoes, then add more basil, cheese, and chicken or other protein if desired.
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Sprinkle more salt and pepper to finish.
The touch of SIMPLi Peruvian Herb Salt perfectly enhances the flavors of the pesto and quinoa. This dish is more than a meal—it's an invitation to savor the essence of the Peruvian Andes. SIMPLi enjoy!
Adapted from Simply Recipes: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_basil_pesto/