Tomato Quinoa Bruschetta

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

This dish makes the perfect elevated appetizer for your next luncheon, dinner party, or cocktail hour.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Organic Grains quinoa (any color), rinsed
1/2 cup water
salt, to taste
3/4 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup organic basil pesto, divided*
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
Mia Bella Balsamic Vinegar, to taste
1 loaf French bread, sliced
fresh basil, to taste

white quinoa 3 pound product packaging

Directions:

  • Rinse Organic Grains White quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Combine the water and salt in a pot, cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
  • Turn the burner to the lowest setting.
  • Cook covered without stirring for 20 minutes.
  • Fluff quinoa and cool.
  • Add tomato, garlic, 1/4 cup pesto, and olive oil to the quinoa.
  • Toast sliced French bread and spread each slice with pesto.
  • Top with the quinoa mixture, a balsamic drizzle, and fresh, ribboned basil. Serve and enjoy!
    *If making vegan, ensure that the pesto you buy doesn’t contain dairy (Parmesan is common).

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