10 Chef Special Healthy Strawberry Recipes 

Strawberry is bright red, juicy, and sweet. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and contains decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium.

Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control.

Here are 10 Strawberry recipes to enjoy all day long brought to you by registered dietitians and chefs.

Chickpea Lettuce Wraps with Strawberries

Recipe by Catherine Perez, RDN

PREP TIME: 10 minutes                  COOK TIME: 15 minutes                 TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes               

EQUIPMENT: Grill pan/Griddle

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries, halved
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoon teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons avocado oil or your preferred neutral oil
• ½ medium red onion, diced
• Salt to taste
• 1 head of butter lettuce, washed
• Cilantro and lime, for garnishing

Instructions

1. Cook strawberries on a heated griddle or grill pan and cook for about 1 minute on each side, until grill marks form. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
3. Remove extra moisture from the drained chickpeas by placing them in a clean kitchen towel and patting them dry.
4. Heat avocado oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat, then add red onions along with a pinch of salt. Sauté the onion for about 4 minutes, until softened.
5. Add the chickpeas and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Add the prepared sauce to the chickpea mixture and cook for 1-3 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce cooks down and thickens.
7. To assemble, take one lettuce leaf and top with ½ cup of the chickpea mixture and grilled strawberries.
8. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 lettuce wraps | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1283mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 52mg

Smoky Strawberry Gazpacho

Recipe by Manuel Villacorta, MS, RDN

PREP TIME: 15 minutes                  TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

YIELD: 6 cups                                   

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries, hulled
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup 100% tomato juice
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Blend all the ingredients together in a high-powered blender until slightly chunky. The longer it sits, the more the flavors develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 8 ounces | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 920mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

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