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Caprese Quinoa Bake

Prep 10 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8

The best flavors of your favorite summer salad are baked together into a warm and cheesy casserole. Serve it as a side dish (it’s delicious alongside grilled chicken), or double your portion to make it a meal. MORE+ LESS-

By Cheeky Kitchen

December 18, 2017

Ingredients

cups cooked quinoa (see “tips” section for instructions)

3/4

cup Progresso™ Chicken Broth

teaspoon garlic salt (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped)

3/4

teaspoon pepper

cup shredded mozzarella cheese

pint cherry tomatoes

container (8 oz) mozzarella balls (ciliegine)

tablespoons olive oil

Fresh basil, for garnish

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 400°F. In a 9x9-inch baking dish, stir together quinoa, chicken broth, garlic salt (or garlic), pepper and shredded mozzarella.
2

Top with tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Drizzle with olive oil.
3

Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
4

Top with fresh chopped basil. Serve warm.

Expert Tips

To cook quinoa: add 2 cups of uncooked quinoa to a pot full of 2 cups Progresso broth. Cover and cook at a simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and cool. Fluff with a fork.
To make this vegetarian: use vegetable broth of choice in place of chicken broth in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

If there is one flavor combo that encapsulates summer, it’s Caprese salad. And while a plate full of fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes is always a delicious option, here’s one more: a Caprese-inspired bake, with quinoa mixed in for added plant-based protein. Consider it the healthified summer version of a cozy pasta bake. A delicious one-dish dinner, or perfect side dish for potlucks, this recipe pairs beautifully with everything from grilled chicken to a crusty loaf of French bread, served with olive oil for dipping. Try tossing in leftover rotisserie chicken before baking for a heartier meal. Or stir in fresh grilled corn for extra seasonal flavor.