Quinoa and Green Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa and Green Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus ¼ cup for dressing; 1 small onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup quinoa; 1.75 cups water; 1 pound green beans, trimmed (cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces); 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

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By

Martha Stewart

Updated on September 9, 2020

green bean quinoa salad — Photo: Krause, Johansen

Servings:

10

Parsley spruces up this side salad of protein-rich quinoa and crunchy green beans.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus ¼ cup for dressing
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quinoa
1 ¾ cups water
1 pound green beans, trimmed (cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cook for 1 minute. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 16 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes; fluff with fork. Cool completely, about 25 minutes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and beans, cooking until bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Combine quinoa, green beans, and parsley. Dress with 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

Originally appeared: Body+Soul, July/August 2010, Whole Living, July/August July/August 2010

Quinoa and Green Bean Salad

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