Grilled Halibut, Quinoa Salad and Steamed Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (any color)
• 2 cups water (for cooking quinoa)
• 400 g black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
• 1 pcs red bell pepper (medium, finely diced)
• 1 pcs cucumber (medium, finely diced)
• 0.5 pcs red onion (medium, finely diced)
• 4 tbsp cilantro (freshly chopped)
• 2 pcs avocado (medium, diced)
• 100 g feta cheese (crumbled)
• 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 3 tbsp lime juice (from 2 limes)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp honey
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and spread on a baking sheet to cool completely.

2. 2

   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cumin, 0.75 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper until the dressing is fully combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add the cooled quinoa, rinsed black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, and diced red onion. Add 4 tbsp of chopped cilantro and gently toss to mix.

4. 4

   Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything. Just before serving, gently fold in the 2 diced avocados and 100g of crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Green Beans (Fresh, ends trimmed)
• 2 cup Water (For steaming, will not be consumed)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra virgin recommended)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Green Beans

   • Rinse the green beans thoroughly under cold running water.
   • Pat them dry with a paper towel.
   • Snap or trim the tough stem ends off each bean.
2. 2

   Set Up the Steamer

   • Pour about 1-2 inches of water into a large pot or saucepan.
   • Place a steamer basket inside, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the basket.
   • Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3

   Steam the Green Beans

   • Carefully place the trimmed green beans into the steamer basket, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
   • Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium.
   • Steam for 5-7 minutes. The beans are done when they are bright green and crisp-tender (easily pierced with a fork but still have a slight bite).
4. 4

   Season and Serve

   • Turn off the heat and carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot.
   • Transfer the hot green beans to a serving bowl.
   • Immediately drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
   • Toss gently to coat evenly and serve warm.