Gingery Quinoa with Green Beans

30 min · Serves 4

Based on a recipe from Bronson Wellness Center Bronson Healthcare - Michigan, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 1 cupquinoa
• 1½ cupswater or low-sodium broth
• 2 cupsgreen beans
• 37 mllemon juice
• 14.8 mlolive oil or cooking oil
• 14.8 mlsesame oil
• 29.6 mlreduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1.2 mlground ginger

How to cook it

1. Toast the quinoa in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Transfer the toasted quinoa to a pot and pour in the water or broth.
3. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and let the quinoa cool uncovered.
5. Microwave the green beans until they are just tender.
6. Immediately rinse the beans under cold water to stop them from cooking further.
7. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked quinoa, olive oil, sesame oil, green beans, lemon juice, soy sauce, and ginger.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve the dish at room temperature.

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