How to cook Quinoa- Broccoli Pesto Quinoa Salad

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are lower in cost while still providing a nutty flavor.

Cook quinoa by boiling water and adding quinoa; cover and let it cook until ready.

Steam broccoli and reserve some for presentation.

In a blender, combine steamed broccoli, pesto sauce, macadamia oil, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.

Fold the broccoli pesto into the cooked quinoa.

Add reserved broccoli pieces for presentation and sprinkle with walnuts.

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