Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Salad1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen cut green beans1 1/3 c. water3/4 c. uncooked quinoa, rinsed, well drained1 can cannelini (white) beans, drained and rinsed1/4 c. sliced green onions (4 medium)4 leaf lettuce leavesDressing3 T. lemon juice2 T. olive oil1 T. chopped fresh or 1 t. dried basil leaves1 clove garlic, finely chopped1/2 t. red pepper sauce
In 2-quart saucepan, add water and quinoa. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, add green beans, return mixture to a simmer and cook until green beans are just tender, about 3 minutes, drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add Cannelini (white) beans and onions to quinoa mixture. At this point you can cover and refrigerate to serve later.
Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, place dressing ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Serving Size: 6 1 1/2 c. servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYMITZI.
Add Cannelini (white) beans and onions to quinoa mixture. At this point you can cover and refrigerate to serve later.
Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, place dressing ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Serving Size: 6 1 1/2 c. servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYMITZI.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 233.0
- Total Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 20.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
- Protein: 10.0 g
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