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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

by Katerina

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Jan 11, 2013, Updated Apr 12, 2022

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Who is on a diet? *Raises both hands*

Who hates being on a diet? *Raises both hands, feet, extra hips, and thighs*

This post-holiday weight issue is a bore. Unfair. Too much to handle. Speaking of handles – where did these things come from? My children can now hang on them! I can hide a few chips in there, too.

Thus in my desperate attempt to make those handles disappear and that extra jiggle to take a break, (we can reconnect next year) I have been trying to eat somewhat healthier. My go to snack is a handful of almonds and my lunch involves either a salad or a lettuce wrap. Dinner has been replaced with a bowl of cereal, and dessert… well, now, we can’t let go of everything. I still have dessert. 🙂

Few days ago I wanted to change things up a bit, so I went to my pantry and finally opened up that 4-pound bag of Quinoa that I bought at Costco last month. I actually like Quinoa because it’s versatile. I once made it with dried fruit and I couldn’t believe how good it was. Sometimes I will just add it to my leafy salad, or eat it plain with a good homemade dressing.

If you have never tried quinoa, give this recipe a go. I think you will love it. Feta and sun-dried tomatoes are a really good match for this grain, and the lemon vinaigrette pulls it all together nicely.

ENJOY!

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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

by Katerina | Diethood

Sun dried tomatoes and salty feta add so much flavor to this quinoa recipe!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

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For the Quinoa

• ▢ 1 1/2 cups quinoa
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ 8 to 10 sun dried tomatoes, , chopped
• ▢ 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• ▢ 2 tablespoons freeze-dried basil, (if you have fresh basil, use 1 tablespoon chopped basil)

For the Dressing

• ▢ 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ▢ salt and pepper

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Instructions 

• In a medium sized saucepan combine the water and quinoa; bring to a vigorous boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and fluff up with a fork.
• Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and mix in the sun dried tomatoes, feta, and basil.
• Make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a small bowl; whisk together until thoroughly combined.
• Pour the dressing over the quinoa, toss, and serve.

Notes

Use the dry sun-dried tomatoes and not the ones that come in a jar with oil.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5.2mg

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