Quinoa White Bean and Kale Salad

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9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 35MINS

Quinoa White Bean and Kale Salad

4.5

2 ratings

The quinoa creates a lovely, nutritional base, that is perfectly complemented by the texture of the chopped kale and great northern beans. The robust, savory flavor is brought in through the onions, garlic, white cheddar, and parmesan cheese, and the hazelnuts add the perfect amount of crunch.

Quinoa White Bean and Kale Salad

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The quinoa creates a lovely, nutritional base, that is perfectly complemented by the texture of the chopped kale and great northern beans. The robust, savory flavor is brought in through the onions, garlic, white cheddar, and parmesan cheese, and the hazelnuts add the perfect amount of crunch.

35MINS

Total Time

$1.05

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

6

US / Metric

1 cup

1/2 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

3 cloves

Garlic, minced

1/2 cup

Sweet Onion, sliced

4 cups

Kale, chopped

2 cups

Canned Great Northern Beans, rinsed, drained

3/4 cup

Aged White Cheddar, shredded

1/4 cup

Parmesan Cheese, grated

or Vegetarian or substitute with Romano

1/4 cup

Hazelnuts, chopped

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

328

Fat

11.6 g

Protein

13.1 g

Carbs

44.4 g

Quinoa White Bean and Kale Salad

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step 1

Cook Quinoa (1 cup) on stovetop according to package directions. Remove from heat once cooked.

step 1 Cook Quinoa (1 cup) on stovetop according to package directions. Remove from heat once cooked.

step 2

Meanwhile, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 Tbsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Sweet Onion (1/2 cup) to large skillet and cook over medium heat until garlic has slightly browned and onions are translucent.

step 3

Add Kale (4 cups) and cook for just a few minutes until kale starts to slightly wilt, careful not to overcook, you still want the kale to have a good texture, this just helps soften it. Remove from heat and set aside.

step 3 Add Kale (4 cups) and cook for just a few minutes until kale starts to slightly wilt, careful not to overcook, you still want the kale to have a good texture, this just helps soften it. Remove from heat and set aside.

step 4

To a large serving bowl, add cooked quinoa, Canned Great Northern Beans (2 cups), Aged White Cheddar (3/4 cup), and grated Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) stir to combine.

step 4 To a large serving bowl, add cooked quinoa, Canned Great Northern Beans (2 cups), Aged White Cheddar (3/4 cup), and grated Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) stir to combine.

step 5

Add the cooked onions, garlic and kale to the quinoa mixture, toss in the Hazelnuts (1/4 cup) and stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Serve and enjoy immediately, while the salad is still warm.

step 5 Add the cooked onions, garlic and kale to the quinoa mixture, toss in the Hazelnuts (1/4 cup) and stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Serve and enjoy immediately, while the salad is still warm.

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