Quinoa With Pasta Sauce and Cheese

A quick and healthy weeknight meal, this dish combines quinoa and pasta sauce as a noodle substitute, perfect for reheating.

Category Tags:

EntreeLunchSide DishDinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. In a deep pot, bring water and quinoa to a boil, ensuring quinoa is rinsed in a fine-mesh strainer if not pre-rinsed.

  2. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes; then drain any remaining water.

  3. Add pasta sauce to the same pot, stir, and simmer uncovered for 1 to 2 minutes until heated, stirring occasionally.

  4. Remove from heat, cover, and let the quinoa rest for 5 minutes.

  5. Serve with a generous amount of grated cheese.

  6. Consider topping with sautéed vegetables, cooked meats, or fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 360 kcal
Carbohydrate: 45 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 1323 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g