Just 1 bowl and 30 minutes required for this protein- and fiber-packed salad. Let us show you how it’s done! It begins with cooking quinoa until FLUFFY (or using leftover if you have it around). This pseudo-grain (technically a seed!) originated in South America, but its health benefits have now earned it a spot on menus in far-reaching regions. It’s rich in magnesium, fiber, folate, zinc, and all the essential amino acids! While the quinoa is cooking, we marinate white beans in lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and LOTS of parsley. The white beans soak up the flavors, leaving them a little tangy, herby, savory, and spicy! Then we add the cooked quinoa and give it another good stir. Then it’s ready for any last-minute tweaks to make it perfect for your taste buds. More olive oil will give it richness, lemon juice adds brightness, and only your heart (okay, and taste buds) will know how much salt is right for you! We hope you LOVE this white bean quinoa salad! It’s:BrightHerbyLemonySubtly spicyNourishing& SO delicious! It’s a quick and easy side that keeps and travels well, making it perfect for picnics, meal prep, or a weeknight dinner. Need some weeknight meal inspo? Try it with our Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri, Easy Baked Cod with Spring Vegetables, or Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad.
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