Side Items

Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa is for Side Dish.

Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa takes several minutes to prepare.

Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa takes several minutes to cook.

Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa are:

1 C. Uncooked Eden Organic Quinoa
1 tsp. Wyler's Sodium Free Chicken Granules
1 C. Water (for cooking Quinoa)
1 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
2.5 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Medium Tomatoes
2.5 Baby Zucchini, Large
1/2 Medium Red Onion, Sliced
2 Tbsp. Fresh Basil
8 oz. Miceli's Fresh Mozzarella (Whole Milk)

Here is how you make Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa:

Bring 1 C. water, chicken granules, and salt/pepper to boil. Rinse Quinoa and add. Simmer 15 minutes, covered, then fluff with fork. Let cool to room temperature.Grill Zucchini and red onion slices with PAM spray and salt/pepper until tender. Dice and cool to room temperature.Concasse tomatoes.Rough chop basil leaves.Lightly toast 1 tsp. garlic in 1 tsp. olive oil. Place in bowl and add vinegar, honey, 2.5 Tbsp. oil, and salt/pepper. Set aside. In large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced zucchini, onion, and tomato, chopped basil. Add vinaigrette. Season with salt/pepper. Lightly toss together. Adjust seasonings.Chill, or serve room temperature.Yields 6 Cups total. 1 Cup servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CONFUZZELD.

The nutritional information for Caprese and Zucchini Quinoa is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 302.2

• Total Fat: 15.5 g
• Cholesterol: 20.0 mg
• Sodium: 13.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 9.7 g