Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa and Two Bean Salad calories by ingredient
Introduction
All Vegetarian All VegetarianNumber of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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Salad
1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 1/3 c. water
3/4 c. uncooked quinoa, rinsed, well drained
1 can cannelini (white) beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 c. sliced green onions (4 medium)
4 leaf lettuce leaves
Dressing
3 T. lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
1 T. chopped fresh or 1 t. dried basil leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 t. red pepper sauce
Directions
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.