Put 2 cups water in a pot. While water is beginning to heat, take a mallet or back of a cast iron skilled and pound on the lemongrass to release oils.
Put lemongrass and salt in the pot and slowly bring to a boil. Allow to simmer until quinoa is ready to be added.
Rinse quinoa and drain well. In a skillet, add coconut oil and once heated, add quinoa to the pan. When most of the water is evaporated from the quinoa, add garlic and continue to saute until lightly toasted.
Add to pot with lemongrass. Bring again to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and put a lid on it. Let cook about 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
Slice prepared green beans into about 3 inch slices.
Put almonds in pan and toast. Set aside.
Pull lemongrass stalk from quinoa and toss with green beans and almonds .
Put basil, mustard, maple, rice vinegar and olive oil In Food processor and blend . Toss with quinoa mix and serve.