Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta
Sun dried tomatoes and salty feta add so much flavor to this quinoa recipe!
Servings: 4 servings
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: 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
