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Quinoa and Two Bean Salad is for Salad.

Quinoa and Two Bean Salad takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Quinoa and Two Bean Salad takes 15 minutes to cook.

Quinoa and Two Bean Salad makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa and Two Bean Salad are:

Salad
1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 1/3 c. water
3/4 c. uncooked quinoa, rinsed, well drained
1 can cannelini (white) beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 c. sliced green onions (4 medium)
4 leaf lettuce leaves

Dressing
3 T. lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
1 T. chopped fresh or 1 t. dried basil leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 t. red pepper sauce

Here is how you make Quinoa and Two Bean Salad:

In 2-quart saucepan, add water and quinoa. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, add green beans, return mixture to a simmer and cook until green beans are just tender, about 3 minutes, drain and place in a large mixing bowl.Add Cannelini (white) beans and onions to quinoa mixture. At this point you can cover and refrigerate to serve later.Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, place dressing ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Serving Size:?6 1 1/2 c. servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYMITZI.

The nutritional information for Quinoa and Two Bean Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 233.0

• Total Fat: 6.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 20.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
• Protein: 10.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa and Two Bean Salad is Vegetarian