Quinoa Caprese Bake

August 12, 2013

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Tomato, basil and mozzarella baked with quinoa and marinara sauce.

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 slices fresh mozzarella, divided
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse quinoa with cool water. Add drained quinoa and vegetable broth to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for...
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Nutritions

Calories
261

Sodium
560mg
23% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
14g
29% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV