Butternut Squash, Turnip, and Green-Bean Quinoa

• 2/3 cupquinoa
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium turnip
• 1 large garlic clove
• 4 scallions
• 2 ounces green beans
• 1 cup 1/3-inch cubes butternut squash

1. In a sieve rinse quinoa under cold running water until water runs clear.
2. In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with quinoa and salt and simmer mixture, covered, over moderately low heat until just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain quinoa in sieve (do not rinse) and spread out on a plate to cool.
4. Peel turnip and cut into 1/3-inch cubes.
5. Mince garlic.
6. Slice scallions thin on the diagonal and cut beans into 1/3-inch pieces.
7. In a steamer set over 1 inch boiling water combine squash, turnip, and garlic and steam vegetables, covered, 7 minutes, or until almost tender.
8. Add beans, quinoa, and salt and pepper to taste and steam 3 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender.
9. Transfer mixture to a bowl and toss with scallions.

cupquinoa, water, salt, garlic, scallions, green beans, butternut squash

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-turnip-and-green-bean-quinoa-14449 (may not work)