Green Bean Salad with Quinoa and Feta

Instructions:

1. Step 1:

   Trim ends off green beans and cut into 2-inch lengths.

2. Step 2:

   Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add green beans and a pinch of salt. Cook until brown and spotted in places, about 4 minutes.

3. Step 3:

   Move green beans to edges of skillet. Add garlic to the center. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir green beans and garlic together.

4. Step 4:

   Peel and thinly slice red onion. Add to skillet along with 4 tablespoon water. Cover and cook until beans are bright green and still crispy, about 2 minutes. Uncover and cook until all liquid has evaporated.

5. Step 5:

   Transfer green beans mixture to a large bowl. Add pre-cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, feta and torn basil leaves.

6. Step 6:

   In a small bowl, juice lemon to get 4 tbsp juice. Add mustard and remaining 4 tsp olive oil. Whisk well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss with salad and top with sliced almonds.