QUINOA GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

QUINOA GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup quinoa, washed, drained
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 pound fresh green beans, in 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound ripe Roma tomatoes (3 or 4)
1 bell pepper, any colour, in 1-inch square pieces
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
4 green onions, in 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons toasted pecans
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Steps:

Combine quinoa and water in a medium pot and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat, add beans and cook for four to five minutes, until barely tender. Remove from heat and drain beans in a colander. Place colander of beans in the ice water to stop the beans cooking further and preserve their colour. Cut tomatoes in halves and gently squeeze out and discard seeds. Then cut tomatoes in 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, capers, green onions and basil. Season with salt, oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with pecans. Salad will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to two days. © Copyright (c) The Montreal Gazette Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/clock+solution+quick+colourful+quinoa+salad/7332610/story.html#ixzz28FCL3Kme