One-Pot Italian Quinoa with Tomatoes & Basil
This healthy and delicious Italian Quinoa is made using just one pot! We've got tons of flavor inside using tomatoes and fresh basil. On the table in just 30 minutes and makes clean up a total breeze!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 small shallot minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup Tuttorosso chopped San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup water or more broth
- 1/4 cup tomato juice from the Tuttorosso can
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 15 oz can white beans
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and italian seasoning and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- To the saucepan, add quinoa and tomatoes. Stir continuously for 15 – 30 seconds. Add liquids, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer for 20 – 25 minutes until liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove lid and stir in spinach, white beans, basil and nutritoinal yeast (if using). Let sit for a few minutes to allow spinach time to wilt. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 6mg