Quinoa and Two Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: American
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

By Jan Cook
@JansTheCook

This is hearty enough for a main dish salad or take to-go!

Rating:

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Serves:

4-6

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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)
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lettuce leaves or fresh greens to serve

How to Make Quinoa and Two Bean Salad

Step-by-Step

In 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.
In medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa mixture, Great Northern beams and onions; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Meanwhile, 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.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve on fresh greens or lettuce leaves.