Recipe Name Basil Quinoa Submitted by Guest Recipe Description Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 5 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 20

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup black bean 4 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped (1/4 cup) 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 dash salt 1 dash black pepper 6 cloves garlic minced (large cloves) 1/4 cup cranberries, dried, juice-sweetened 2 tablespoons, drained capers 1 Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz) olives 1 can (2 oz) black olives, sliced, drained 1 cup chickpeas (15oz can) 1 cup green beans, canned, drained Steps Sequence Step 1 Prepare quinoa in 2 cups of water 2 Add cranberries a few minutes before quinoa is finished 3 Place basil, salt, pepper, parmesan and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Process until all ingredients are incorporated. 4 Mix basil mixture with the quinoa/cranberry mixture to taste. 5 Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. 6 Enjoy warm or cold.