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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

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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. 🙂

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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.

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ENJOY!

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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

Katerina | Diethood
Sun dried tomatoes and salty feta add so much flavor to this quinoa recipe!
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Servings : 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

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
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