Garlic Scape Swiss Chard and Feta Quinoa Bean Salad

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Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic scapes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add Swiss chard to the skillet and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed garlic scapes and Swiss chard, mixed beans, feta cheese, cucumber, lemon juice, and ground cumin.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss to combine all the ingredients well.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Garlic Scape Swiss Chard and Feta Quinoa Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) mixed beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 garlic scapes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic scapes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add Swiss chard to the skillet and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed garlic scapes and Swiss chard, mixed beans, feta cheese, cucumber, lemon juice, and ground cumin.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss to combine all the ingredients well.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.