Serves 4
218 cal · 30 min
Gingery Quinoa with Green Beans
Recipe GLPR86e18975d37619
A light and flavorful side dish combining fluffy toasted quinoa with tender green beans, finished with a ginger-infused sesame and lemon dressing. This grain-based salad is naturally gluten-free and serves as a perfect complement to any main course.
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Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1½ cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
2½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the uncooked quinoa, stirring constantly for approximately 3 minutes until it becomes fragrant and begins to lightly color.
Transfer the toasted quinoa to a medium pot and pour in the water or vegetable broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until the liquid is completely absorbed and the quinoa is tender with a light, fluffy texture.
Remove the cooked quinoa from heat and let it cool to room temperature, keeping it uncovered.
While the quinoa cools, place the trimmed green bean pieces in a microwave-safe dish and add just enough water to barely cover them.
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or paper towel and microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes until the green beans are just tender, then carefully drain.
Immediately rinse the cooked green beans under cold running water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright color.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, drained green beans, olive oil, sesame oil, tamari or gluten-free soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and ground ginger.
Stir all ingredients together thoroughly until evenly distributed and well combined.
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Serve the quinoa and green beans warm or at room temperature as desired.
