Lemony White Bean Quinoa Salad

By Dani Potts | July 30, 2024

Total Time: 30 minutes  Servings: 4 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa 
  • 1 (15 oz.) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon red onion, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add white beans, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Add cooked quinoa to mixing bowl and stir to combine. Taste and add more lemon juice, parsley, and salt as needed. 
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature. 

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BENEFITS

The power of quinoa! Quinoa is packed with fiber, protein, tryptophan, magnesium, and phosphorus. Fiber is a critical nutrient for healthy digestion while protein helps maintain or build muscle. Tryptophan helps make melatonin and serotonin which help with your sleep wake cycle and hunger regulation.  Magnesium is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones, and blood sugar levels.