Grilled Halibut, Quinoa Salad and Steamed Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (any color, rinsed well)
• 0.75 cup black beans (dried, soaked overnight)
• 3 cups water (for cooking beans)
• 1 pcs corn (large, fresh on the cob)
• 1 pcs red bell pepper (medium, finely diced)
• 1 pcs cucumber (medium, finely diced)
• 0.5 pcs red onion (medium, finely diced)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (freshly chopped)
• 2 pcs avocado (medium, ripe, diced)
• 100 g feta cheese (crumbled)
• 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the beans and quinoa

   • In a medium pot, combine the soaked and drained black beans with 3 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
   • While the beans cook, rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve. In another saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
   • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
   • Spread the cooked quinoa on a baking sheet to cool completely.
2. 2

   Prepare the corn and vegetables

   • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh corn cob and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and let cool.
   • Once cool enough to handle, carefully cut the kernels off the cob.
   • In a large salad bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
3. 3

   Make the vinaigrette

   • In a small bowl or jar, add the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and cumin powder.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Green Beans (Fresh, ends trimmed)
• 2 cup Water (For steaming, will not be consumed)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra virgin recommended)
• 0.25 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.