Green Bean Side Dish
Want a go to holiday dish to share with family and friends? You’ll love this green bean side dish. It’s sweet, savory, satisfying, and a huge hit with family and friends.
GUIDE
Servings 6
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
- 1 cup green beans ends trimmed and cut
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Dijon Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 3/4 lemon
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions
- Add the uncooked quinoa, garlic powder, salt and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add the oil and green beans. Sauté for a few minutes and flip occasionally until the green beans have a slight brown color. Set aside.
- Add the walnuts to a pan on medium high heat and toast for a few minutes. Flipping occasionally. Set aside.
- Place the dried cranberries in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes. This allows the cranberries to get more plump.
- To make the dijon dressing, add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl. Give it a stir until well combined.
- For serving the green bean side dish, grab a large bowl and add the quinoa, green beans, and spoonfuls of the dressing and mix. Then add the cranberries and walnuts. Enjoy!
NOTES
Notes
I prefer to use fresh green beans for this green bean side dish. They are more flavorful and crisp than frozen green beans.
NUTRITION FACTS
Calories: 237cal • Carbohydrates: 27g • Protein: 6g • Fat: 13g • Saturated Fat: 3g • Sodium: 260mg • Potassium: 245mg • Fiber: 4g • Sugar: 8g • Vitamin A: 127IU • Vitamin C: 10mg • Calcium: 43mg • Iron: 2mg
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