Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Quinoa and Green Bean Salad Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 9, 2020 Rate PRINT Share Close 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 Rate It PRINT