10 CHEF Special Mid-Day 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.

#1 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

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

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.