QUINOA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1 3/4 cups water
1 pound green beans, trimmed (cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 186 g