Cherries. They are sweet with a bit of tartness. They are filled with health benefits. Life is perfect with a bowl of fresh cherries.
At least my daughter thinks so. She has eaten so many fresh cherries this month that I've lost count. They are filled with fiber and powerful antioxidants. It's food that I am glad she is eating.
Most cherries are grown in our Northwest state. More than likely, what you find in your grocery store will be from this part of the country.
I used Chelans from Washington for this healthy recipe. They were dark, sweet and delicious.
You could use this dish as a vegetarian entree or a side dish. Once I prepared it, I ate it a lot for a late breakfast or lunch. Liza, my daughter, would not eat this. She continued to eat her cherries plain.
Warm Quinoa Salad with Fresh Cherries
Ingredients:
1 cup of quinoa cooked in vegetable or chicken broth
fresh basil
20 fresh cherries, quartered and pitted
15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
Green onions (optional)
1 tablespoon of white wine or white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan Pink Salt or more as needed
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Prepare quinoa as directed. Once quinoa is ready, combine all ingredients except feta cheese in mixing bowl. Add additional salt or pepper to your taste. Once mixed, serve in bowls and top with feta cheese.
Enjoy.
When eating leftovers, I reheat in the microwave and eat in warm.
To learn more about cherries, visit www.nwcherries.com
Updated July 2019
Disclosure: My thanks to HinesSightBlog sponsor RiverRun Dental Spa in Richmond, Va for being a July blog sponsor. My sponsors keep me at my desk writing editorial content and #OutaboutNC.
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At least my daughter thinks so. She has eaten so many fresh cherries this month that I've lost count. They are filled with fiber and powerful antioxidants. It's food that I am glad she is eating.
Most cherries are grown in our Northwest state. More than likely, what you find in your grocery store will be from this part of the country.
The Northwest is known for seven varieties including Bing cherries, the most popular cherry in North America, and the unique golden-blushed Rainiers. Other popular varieties include the deep juicy sweet Tietons and heart-shaped Chelans on the shelves now, and late-season Lapins, dark Skeenas, and bright red Sweethearts. Aside from the light-hued Rainier (and its many sub-varieties), consumers can typically spot sweet cherries by their darker red skins – in general, the darker, the sweeter. Fresh cherries should be kept in a tightly sealed bag or container and will keep for approximately two weeks when refrigerated. Rinse just before eating for best longevity.
You could use this dish as a vegetarian entree or a side dish. Once I prepared it, I ate it a lot for a late breakfast or lunch. Liza, my daughter, would not eat this. She continued to eat her cherries plain.
Warm Quinoa Salad with Fresh Cherries
Ingredients:
1 cup of quinoa cooked in vegetable or chicken broth
fresh basil
20 fresh cherries, quartered and pitted
15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
Green onions (optional)
1 tablespoon of white wine or white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan Pink Salt or more as needed
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Prepare quinoa as directed. Once quinoa is ready, combine all ingredients except feta cheese in mixing bowl. Add additional salt or pepper to your taste. Once mixed, serve in bowls and top with feta cheese.
Enjoy.
When eating leftovers, I reheat in the microwave and eat in warm.
To learn more about cherries, visit www.nwcherries.com
Updated July 2019
Disclosure: My thanks to HinesSightBlog sponsor RiverRun Dental Spa in Richmond, Va for being a July blog sponsor. My sponsors keep me at my desk writing editorial content and #OutaboutNC.
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