Recipes: Pesto-Crusted Salmon and Quinoa with Giardiniera Relish

Pesto Crusted Salmon (makes 4 Servings)

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Salmon Fillet
  • ¼ cup Canyon Basil & Pine Nut Pesto
  • Lemon Juice

STEPS:

  1. Preheat oven to 450º.
  2. Squeeze lemon juice over salmon, let sit 5 minutes, then coat with pesto.
  3. Place salmon on a sheet pan and bake uncovered 10 minutes per inch of thickness, usually 15 to 20 minutes.

Quinoa with Giardiniera Relish
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 Cups Low or unsalted Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • ¼ cup Canyon Giardiniera Relish
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

STEPS:

  1. Heat a medium pot or saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add in Quinoa and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add in broth and stir, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. When done, remove cover and stir in Canyon Giardiniera Relish.
  4. Serve hot or cold.