Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
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Serves:
4-6
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
35 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c
- green beans, fresh or frozen, cut
- 1 1/3 c
- water
- 3/4 c
- quinoa, uncooked, rinsed, well-drained
- 15 oz
- great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 c
- green onions, sliced
- 5 Tbsp
- lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp
- olive oil
- 1 Tbsp
- basil, fresh, chopped (1 tsp dried)
- 1 clove
- garlic, minced
- 5 dash(es)
- hot pepper sauce (optional)
- lettuce leaves or fresh greens to serve
How to Make Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
- 1In medium saucepan,combine green beans, water and quinoa. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes.
- 2In medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa mixture, Great Northern beams and onions; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
- 3Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, basil, garlic and hot pepper sauce (optional); shake well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 4Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve on fresh greens or lettuce leaves.
About Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
Course/Dish: Other Salads
Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, Healthy
