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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Simple Quinoa With Strawberries

    Simple Quinoa With Strawberries

    Updated: Aug 17, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    A few days before I left for vacation -- click here if you want to see the adventure I took with the boys! -- I spatchcocked a whole chicken and cooked it on the grill. Cleaning up I couldn't throw away the bones. I just couldn't. So I grabbed a pot, pulled out some frozen celery hearts (I freeze scraps now specifically for this) and decided to make stock.

    The only problem: my freezer is already overstocked with broth in bags because I haven't had much need for it over the summer months.

    I didn't let the stop me though, I boiled those bones knowing I'd figure something out... and I did!

    Once the broth was done and strained, I used it immediately to make some brown rice and quinoa. Then I froze them in flat single-serving bags like this.

    The flat freezing makes for fast and easy defrosting. Simple soak in bowl of hot water for a minute or two and voila!

    Yesterday I pulled one out and did just that to make a simple, quick dish using from fresh strawberries and thyme from my garden.

    This is what I love most about quinoa. You can simply toss it with anything you have on hand and it's deliciously yummy. It has such a fun texture and absorbs flavors beautifully. It's also super easy to cook and takes less than 20 minutes. Although having it pre-cooked in the freezer is even faster!

    Ingredients

    • 150g cooked quinoa (About a cup - this kind of dish doesn't have to be perfect)
    • 1 cup halved, fresh strawberries
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • ~10 sprigs of fresh thyme
    • â…› teaspoon kosher salt
    • A bit of feta for the top (optional)

    Instructions

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

    Toss.

    Enjoy.

    📖 Recipe

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    Simple Quinoa With Strawberries

    Enjoy the goodness of quinoa with the added benefits of fresh strawberries in this easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 266 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 150 g cooked quinoa About a cup - this kind of dish doesn't have to be perfect
    • 1 cup halved fresh strawberries
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • ~10 sprigs of fresh thyme
    • â…› teaspoon kosher salt
    • A bit of feta for the top optional

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
      150 g cooked quinoa, 1 cup halved, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, ~10 sprigs of fresh thyme, â…› teaspoon kosher salt, A bit of feta for the top
    • Toss.
    • Enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 304mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Quinoa, Strawberries
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    1. Brenna

      August 21, 2015 at 11:39 pm

      Looks delicious! How do you cook your quinoa?

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      • roni

        August 29, 2015 at 6:12 pm

        Basically the directions on the back of the box but sometimes I use broth instead of water. It's 1 to 2 ratio of quinoa to water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes.

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