February EatWell- Heart-healthy side dish 

QUINOA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, GREEN BEANS, AND RED ONION

Recipe from delish.com

We did some research to find this simple, heart-healthy recipe. It can be accompanied by a meal or eaten as an appetizer or snack.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 c. quinoa

• Kosher salt

• Pepper

• 2 jarred roasted red peppers

• 4 oz. green beans

• 1/2 red onion

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tsp. red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, then reduce heat and simmer. Make sure it is covered until all the liquid has been absorbed for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon of, both, salt and pepper. Add the red peppers, beans, and onion and toss to combine. Add the prepared quinoa and toss to combine. We did some research to find this simple, heart-healthy recipe. It can be accompanied by a meal or eaten as an appetizer or snack.