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Quinoa and Green Bean Salad Recipe

Quinoa and Green Bean Salad Recipe

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

Body+Soul, July/August 2010 http://www.marthastewart.com/131560/quinoa-and-green-bean-salad-recipe
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  • Yield Serves 10

Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup for dressing
    • 1 small onion, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 13/4 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine quinoa, green beans, and parsley. Dress with 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

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