Green Bean and Quinoa Salad

Total time: 20 minutes
    Quinoa is very high in protein and "contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete food" according to Wikipedia. Combine with green beans and a light vinaigrette for a healthy salad.  You could substitute Basmati or Jasmine rice.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (3.5oz, 100gr) quinoa
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
• 6oz (180gr) green beans
• 1 large, ripe tomato
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 2 tbs fresh basil
• Lemon Vinaigrette:
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp white balsamic vinegar
• 4 tsp olive oil

 Instructions:

• Combine quinoa and stock in small saucepan.  Cover and bring to a boil. 
• Reduce heat and simmer until done, about 15 minutes  (or whatever your package says). 
• Top and tail beans and cut into bite-size pieces. 
• Put a medium saucepan 2/3rd's full of water on high heat. 
• When boiling add beans and blanch for 3 minutes. 
• Drain and immediately rinse with cold water. 
• Cut tomato into wedges. 
• Chop green pepper. 
• Snip basil. 
• Make vinaigrette: Mix soy sauce, lemon and oil in a small bowl, whisking vigorously to thicken.
• To finish:
• When quinoa is done, put it into a medium bowl.
• Add tomato, pepper, beans, basil and stir to combine.
• Add vinaigrette and stir gently.