Basil Pesto Quinoa
Just heat and eat! | 2 Servings
Precooked quinoa meets classic pesto, made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and Grana Padano cheese, in this vitamin- and nutrient-packed dish. Enjoy this ready-to-eat option, hot or cold, as a well-balanced side or a quick meal on the go—all you have to do is mix together the ingredients and eat.
Nutrition values are representative of one container.
Allergens:
Eggs
•Milk
•Tree Nuts
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Total Time1 minute
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
/ serving 2 people
2 unit
Basil Pesto Quinoa
(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts)
Nutrition Values
/ per serving
Calories450 kcal
Fat33 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Carbohydrate27 g
Sugar1 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein10 g
Sodium430 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Cooking Steps
1
Stir and enjoy. (Heating is optional.)
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found the pesto overpowering or too sour; others enjoyed it as a quick, healthy option.
- Ease of prep: Really fast and easy to prepare, great for a quick lunch or on-the-go meal.
- Suggestions: Use less pesto to avoid overpowering the quinoa. Try adding veggies for a more substantial salad.
- Texture: A few found the texture unpleasant or mushy; consider adjusting pesto amount for preferred consistency.
- Serving ideas: Works well as a cold summer side dish paired with fish 🐟.
