Caprese Shrimp Quinoa

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cup Qunioa
• 1/2 cup Pesto (divided)
• 2 cup Tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup fresh Basil, chopped
• 1 pound Shrimp
• 8 ounce Fresh Mozzarella, cubed or as ciliegine balls
• 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Directions 

1. In a sauce pot over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of pesto and the quinoa. Saute for 3 minutes until the quinoa starts to become toasted. 
2. Add the tomatoes, water, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes. 
3. Remove lid and stir in shrimp and basil. Cook another 5 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. 
4. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella balls. 
5. Serve and top with balsamic reduction. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Servings: 8

Calories: 401

Fat: 17

Carbs: 42.7 

Fiber: 5.5

Protein: 21.1