Vegetable Quinoa Bake With Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Name: Vegetable Quinoa Bake With Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Prep time: 30
Cook time: 20

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30 min prep

20 min total

6-8 servings

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7 ingredients

This yummy recipe is a twofer – you get a recipe for a delicious arugula and pumpkin seed pesto that you can freeze for later use on pastas and on steamed veggies, and a tasty,...

2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 cups arugula, packed
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
5 cups chopped assorted vegetables of your choosing (mushrooms, cauliflower, onion, broccoli etc.)
3 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions
1 ½ cups shaved Parmesan cheese, divided

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

560 cals

Fat

25 g

Saturated Fat

7 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

5 g

Monounsaturated Fat

13 g

Carbohydrates

61 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

8 g

Protein

24 g

Sodium

373 mg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a blender, combine garlic and pumpkin seeds. Blend until fully chopped. Add arugula and blend until fully chopped. Slowly drizzle in oil until smooth and a thick paste forms.
In a large bowl, mix vegetables with half of arugula mixture and 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until soft and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine remaining pesto, vegetables, quinoa, and 1 cup of cheese.
Pour mixture into a 9x9 baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes.

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