High Protein Quinoa Caprese

Updated: Sep 21, 2023

High Protein Quinoa Caprese
General Information
  • Salads
  • Savory
  • 4 minutes
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of basil (washed and chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 teaspoons of olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (to taste)
  • 4 cups of quinoa (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup of feta cheese (cubed)
  • 2 pounds of tomato (vine-ripened, chopped)

Directions

Try this healthy twist on a Italian classic. Vitamin C rich tomatoes give you an immune boost, and they also mix perfectly with the flavors of anti-aging basil and mood-boosting olive oil. Instead of oily mozarella, this recipe proposes the tastier feta, all spooned atop full-protein quinoa. Enjoy this any time throughout the week for a delicious and nutritious reward.

  1. Mix together chopped tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and cheese until combined.(2 minutes)
  2. Distribute the mixture on top of a bed of quinoa between 4 to 6 plates.(2 minutes)
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and enjoy!

Perfect if you're in a hurry.