Basil Pesto Quinoa Quick Meal 6-Pack | Gluten-Free, Ready-to-Eat, No Refrigeration Required

I love quinoa so I knew before first bite I would enjoy this, but I was wrong. I LOVE, love it! The quinoa is perfectly cooked and the mango/roasted peppers topping/add-ins make this a delicious, high protein stand-alone meal or side dish. This is equally good eaten as is or heated in the microwave. I would love to see this with different flavor toppings although you sure can't beat this one. For an easy, healthy and delicious food choice, this is a good one!

Flavor variety that is delicious.

These are tasty and good for on the go.

For quite a long time I was buying basil pesto quick cups at our local ALDI. They have since stopped selling them and I've searched high and low. Not sure if these are the same brand or not but they taste identical. I have been on a search to find them since and I am so happy with these! While I will say I feel the price could be a little more reasonable, the quality is exceptional! No heating required and they come with a cute foldable spork (spoon and fork combo) that locks into place. Not only do these have enough flavor to keep my taste buds happy, they're Gluten free! The pesto has an amazing flavor that rivals some of the more authentic fresh pestos. The quinoa Is done to perfection. Did I say they're super easy to make?! As a busy soccer Mom I absolutely LOVE the convenience of these. I pack one of these and a garlic and herb tuna cup for games to keep away from filling up on junk at the concession stands and they always do the trick. Do I recommend: ABSOLUTELY!

I have the Basil Pesto option. I think it has plenty of flavor, and I am impressed with the generous amount of basil pesto sauce. Mild but tasty flavor. Can eat hot or cold. I have had it both ways, but I like it warmed up best. This absolutely has an expiration/best buy date. So many reviews saying that it doesnt. It is directly on the cup. On mine, it is on the side of the cup. I purchased these in Jan of 2023, and it has a date of Jan 2024. A lot of the scathing negative reviews are about the variety box, but there is no specific details provided. Tasteless? which ones? all of them, specific ones? Anyway, so as stated y review is for just the Quinoa & Pesto. In some of my meals I chopped up some proteins (either chicken or a vegetable burger) to add bulk and additional textural interest as the quinoa is a tad bland feeling in the mouth. This would be nice tossed onto a salad. Haven't been in the mood for salad, but I will set one aside for that. The pesto has enough oil to coat whatever it is mixed with.

I guess you have to have a taste for this. I was under the impression that Quinoa is plain and very healthy, but this had an odd taste...Maybe because of the Red Quinoa not just White. I have 11 more cups to eat and I will with all my in and outside cats while I mix it in my food and theirs. It is safe and ok to feed to cats in moderation. I have to say that Quinoa itself is really good for you so I will get through this. Expected better tasting. As far as portion size....plenty for me and the cats. it can be eaten cold, room temperature or heated up. Iam sure it will all taste about the same. Fully cooked. To move on. I never return.

An easy to prepare lunch or dinner. I put the quinoa in a bowl, added some leftover turkey and diced tomatoes then stirred in the pesto. There was adequate pesto to coat all ingredients. It was very tasty. This meal would also be good if there is a power outage.

I don't know where all these 5 star reviews are coming from. I tried both with and without the mixture it comes with, and it tasted like absolute plastic. I love quinoa but this tasted like plastic. I pray that I got a bad batch and this company actually is well, but from my first experience with them, it tasted like cooked plastic. Smell was great for the peppers and Mango. But terrible taste.