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Caprese quinoa bake is a great recipe to use all the tomatoes and basil you are harvesting, and makes the perfect picnic or potluck dish.

Caprese Quinoa Bake

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes diced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped finely
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions
  • Saute the garlic, tomatoes in the olive oil for a few minutes on medium heat, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the basil, stir and remove from heat.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil to the cooked quinoa.
  • Stir in the cheese and transfer to serving bowl.
  • Garnish with a slice of tomato, cheese and a few basil leaves.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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