QUINOA CAPRESE

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Provided by Lissa_L

Categories Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 pint cherry tomatoes, each halved
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
1 cup torn basil leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
Stir in cherry tomato halves, mozzarella and basil.
Combine lemon juice and oil; stir to blend. Pour over quinoa mix and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

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