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Quinoa and Green Bean Salad

Here's how you make Quinoa and Green Bean Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup quinoa, washed well and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 3/4 pounds green beans (fresh beans, steamed for 3-4 minutes then cut in 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (grape tomatoes)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons oil (extra-virgin olive oil)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh-squeezed only)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup pecans (toasted pecans, chopped)
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine quinoa and veggie stock in a medium pot and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Set aside.

  • Step 2: In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, capers, onions and basil.

  • Step 3: In a small bowl whisk the olive oil with lemon juice and garlic. Pour over salad then toss to combine. Sprinkle the top with pecans.

  • Step 4: Serve or refrigerate covered tightly for up to 2 days.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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