Green Bean Salad With Lime Vinaigrette and Red Quinoa Recipe

Name: Green Bean Salad With Lime Vinaigrette and Red Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed; 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped red or white onion; 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds (30 grams); 1 green or red serrano or Thai chile pepper, minced (more to taste); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup cooked red quinoa; 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped red or white onion
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds (30 grams)
1 green or red serrano or Thai chile pepper, minced (more to taste)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cooked red quinoa
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

1
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
2
Add salt to taste and green beans.
3
Boil 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
4
Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and drain again on a kitchen towel.
5
Cut in 2-inch lengths.
6
Meanwhile, soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes.
7
Drain, rinse, and drain again on paper towels.
8
In a salad bowl, combine green beans, onion, almonds, chile, cilantro, and chives.
9
Combine lime juice, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk together.
10
Toss with beans.
11
Add quinoa and toss again.
12
Sprinkle chopped egg on top, and serve.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed, 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped red or white onion, 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds (30 grams), 1 green or red serrano or Thai chile pepper, minced (more to taste), and more.

Yes, Green Bean Salad With Lime Vinaigrette and Red Quinoa falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Green Bean Salad With Lime Vinaigrette and Red Quinoa

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