green bean quinoa salad
This simple green bean and quinoa salad is perfect for a quick side or served as a main, can easily be made in advance for a tasty holiday side dish that’s sure to impress!
Servings: 4
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 pound green beans trimmed (cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Once water is at a rolling boil, add 1 tablespoon salt and green beans, and cook for 5-8 minutes until cooking until bright green, Drain, and rinse in cold water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 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. add the quinoa and cook for 1 minute. Add water. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Combine quinoa, green beans, and parsley. add the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 951IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg