Quinoa and Green Bean Salad with Sesame and Pumpkin Seeds

Serves 4 to 6
Time 25 min

This quinoa-based salad offers fresh citrus flavor and savory appeal thanks to sesame and pumpkin seeds. A tasty, unique side dish to enjoy year-round.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    6 ouncesquinoa, rinsed
    3/4 poundtrimmed haricots verts or green beans
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    2 tablespoonslemon juice
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1/4 cuptoasted sesame seeds
    1/3 cuproasted, salted pumpkin seeds
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Place quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium heat.


Toast until fragrant, about 4 minutes.


Add 1 1/3 cups water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until all of the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.


Set aside, uncovered, to let cool.


Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to a boil.


Add the green beans and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes.


Drain and rinse under cold water.


In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green beans, lemon juice and oil.


Add sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper and toss to combine well.


Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

360

Total Fat

16g

Saturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

70mg

Total Carbohydrate

40g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

13g

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