{"id":439,"date":"2009-11-19T18:41:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-19T18:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anjaschwerin.com\/food\/?p=439"},"modified":"2016-03-17T18:00:41","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T18:00:41","slug":"green-beans-and-bacon-on-nutty-lemon-quinoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anjaschwerin.com\/food\/11\/green-beans-and-bacon-on-nutty-lemon-quinoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Beans and Bacon on Nutty Lemon Quinoa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When I came across a recipe of green beans with  bacon and hazelnuts some time ago, it was declared a side dish. Some grains and seeds would serve just right to make it a complete and filling meal. I chose quinoa, but it would work as well with bulgur or brown rice. I love the smoky flavor of the bacon together with the beans and the slightly lemon-scented grains just round up the taste of the whole dish with some freshness. <\/span><\/div>\n
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GREEN BEAN AND BACON ON NUTTY LEMON QUINOA<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n

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1 teaspoon olive oil<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n
1 large shallot, chopped<\/span><\/div>\n
1 pound green beans, trimmed<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n
1\/2 cup water<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n
2 tablespoons chopped toasted hazelnuts<\/span><\/div>\n
1\/4 teaspoon salt <\/span><\/div>\n

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1 cup uncooked quinoa<\/span>
2 cups water
Salt to taste <\/span>

2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1\/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1\/3 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/div>\n

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Serves 2-3 <\/span><\/div>\n
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, hazelnuts and salt. <\/span><\/div>\n

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Place quinoa with water and salt into a bowl and cook covered and over medium low heat until all liquid has been absorbed. Transfer to serving bowl. Mix oil and lemon juice in a bowl and pour over the cooked quinoa. Stir in the seeds. Add the green bean mixture and toss. Serve hot or at room temperature.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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