
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water or low-sodium broth
2 cups green beans
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
reduced sodium
1/4 teaspoon ginger
ground
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Toast to quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
Put quinoa in a medium pot and add water or broth.
Bring to a boil, then let simmer until all of the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender (10 to 20 minutes).
Set aside and leave uncovered to cool.
While quinoa is cooling, microwave the green beans until just tender.
Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, olive oil or cooking oil, sesame oil, green beans, lemon juice, soy sauce, and fresh or ground ginger. Stir well.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 239 |
Total Fat | 9 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 301 mg |
Carbohydrates | 33 g |
Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
Total Sugars | 2 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 7 g |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Calcium | 56 mg |
Iron | 3 mg |
Potassium | 365 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Gingery Quinoa with Green Beans. Recipe source: Bronson Wellness Center Bronson Healthcare - Michigan. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.