Gingery Quinoa with Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Water or low-sodium broth
• 2 cup Green beans
• 2 cups Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp Olive oil or cooking oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce, reduced sodium
• 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground

Instructions

1. Toast to quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
2. Put quinoa in a medium pot and add water or broth.
3. Bring to a boil, then let simmer until all of the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender (10 to 20 minutes).
4. Set aside and leave uncovered to cool.
5. While quinoa is cooling, microwave the green beans until just tender.
6. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
7. 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.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve at room temperature.

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