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Pesto mixed into quinoa and formed into a mold; a bold of quinoa pesto and a small bowl of pesto in the distance
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5 from 11 votes

Fancy Quinoa Pesto

Course: side dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quinoa mold, quinoa side dish
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Judy DeLorenzo

Equipment

  • Covered saucepan
  • Food processor or blender
  • Small bowl or mold for forming the quinoa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white quinoa
  • 1 cup pesto

Instructions

  • Make pesto of your choice.
  • Cook the quinoa using the "pasta method."
  • Using a soft spatula, gently mix the pesto into the cooked quinoa.
  • Form using a mold if desired; garnish with a small sprig of basil.

Notes

To Form Quinoa Pesto Into a Mold

  • Evenly spoon the quinoa pesto into a small bowl; press gently so it is slightly compacted.
  • Place your serving dish over the bowl, then flip it over.
  • Tap the inverted bowl with a spoon on all sides before gently lifting.