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Quorn Fillets in Red Pesto Sauce

This easy Quorn Fillets pesto recipe can be on your plate in 20 minutes. A tangy red pesto sauce served with steamed vegetables makes for a delicious midweek dinner.

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Made with Quorn Vegetarian Fillets

High in Protein

Gluten Free

Low in Saturated Fat

No Soy

Ingredients

  • 6 Quorn Fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup of vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons high quality vegetarian red pesto
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons light cream
  • Basil leaves to garnish.

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a shallow pan and lightly brown the frozen Quorn Fillets
  2. In a bowl, mix together the stock, tomato paste, vegetarian pesto and thyme. Pour over the Fillets.
  3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Transfer the Fillets to warmed plates.
  5. Stir the light cream into the sauce; add seasoning to taste and spoon over the sauce

Chefs tip

Steaming vegetables helps to retain the their nutrients as you don't lose these in the boiling water.

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4 out of 5 stars

MrsMcGinty

5 out of 5 stars

One of the recipes from the Quorn cookbook that I have made regularly for years. Minimal ingredients and simple to make. Can be served with pasta, mash, rice or any other grain. Love it.

faith

5 out of 5 stars

Delicious and easy to make

Gemma

5 out of 5 stars

One of my faves! I probably make this the most from the Quorn Kitchen recipe book. So tasty!

Matthew Briggs

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely and easy to cook. 20 minuets from start to dining.

Martyn Duffy

4 out of 5 stars

Very good recipe. Quick and easy to cook. Nice taste.

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