Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

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!

Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

Katerina | Diethood

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

No ratings yet

Rate this Recipe!

Servings : 4 servings

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Saved!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

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

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

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mediterranean quinoa salad, quinoa recipes, quinoa salad with feta

Did you make this recipe?Leave a Rating!