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Caprese Quinoa Bake

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Caprese Quinoa Bake
  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
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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.
by: Cheeky Kitchen
Updated Apr 9, 2020

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa (see “tips” section for instructions)
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped)
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 container (8 oz) mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Steps

  • 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

  • tip 1
    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.
  • tip 2
    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.
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