Black Bean, Green Bean, and Quinoa Bowl

Approximate cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, diced
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 package frozen corn kernels
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp grated lemon zest

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tsp. oil, and season with salt, if desired.
3. Stir in quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 12 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Transfer quinoa to large bowl.
5. Meanwhile, toss green beans with walnuts and 1 tsp. oil, and spread on large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and roast 5 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender and walnuts are toasted.
6. Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in black beans and corn. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Stir black bean mixture, parsley, and lemon zest into quinoa. Divide among bowls, and top with walnuts.

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