
Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Cal/Serv:
336
Cheese tip: look for low moisture fresh mozzarella in your grocery store. It'll stay more firm, and release less water.
If you're intimidated by cooking grains, check out our article on how to cook quinoa. All will be explained.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups
white quinoa
- 2 1/3 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
- 3
large red tomatoes
- 2 cups
fresh spinach, tightly packed
- 1 Tbsp.
Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1
(16-oz.) ball fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup
thinly sliced basil, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1Preheat to oven to 400°. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions, using chicken broth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Step 2Chop one tomato into medium pieces. Into a 9"-x-13" baking dish, combine cooked quinoa, chopped tomato, spinach, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer.
- Step 3 Slice remaining tomatoes, then layer slices with mozzarella on top of the quinoa mixture.
- Step 4Bake until cheese is melty and slightly golden, 30 minutes.
- Step 5Garnish with basil before serving.
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