Looking for a high protein, high fiber, low-fat meal?
This is it! I have to admit that in order to make this dish I used canned beans. If I had the time I would have made the beans from scratch. Now that I have a pressure canner, cooking beans will be a snap!
Bean Salad
Ingredients
1 can Cannellini Beans
(white beans)
1 can chili beans or pink beans
1 can Garbanzo Beans
1 can whole kernel corn
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
pepper to taste
*Do not add salt if you are using canned food*
Directions
If you are using canned beans, rinse and drain. Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving to let the flavors mix.
For the Quinoa, prepare according to the package.
Mine says to use twice as much water as quinoa.
I used 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water. Once it was fully cooked I added 1 tablespoon of coconut oil while it was still hot and mixed thoroughly.
My preference: Add the quinoa and bean salad to a bowl and top with a dollop of fat-free sour cream. Best served cold.
This is a great make-ahead meal. I made this for lunch today and there is plenty for tomorrow and maybe the next day. Saves time and money!
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I love bean salads and I rarely add corn...I bet it tastes amazing! All the best - Monica
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. All of my favorite flavors!
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Looks yummy. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.
ReplyDeleteSorry but I just saw this thumbnail on another blog and had to pop over and tell you that I thought it said..."Jelly Bean Salad."
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! what a great combination: corn and beans...
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Looks great - was wondering what to do with all that Quinoa! Joining from Inspire Me Monday - http://allthoseartsygirls.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I LOVE quinoa. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Monday! :)
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Yum! I want some of that salad! Please??
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two yums up! ( thumbs up) Hopping over from Whimsy Wednesday. I'm already a happy follower xo
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so tasty! I love that you added quinoa to the beans. The texture would be amazing! I'm going to have to try this :)
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I pinned this :D
ReplyDeleteI need more meatless recipes and this looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing it on "I Gotta Try That"
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That looks great! I love bean salads. Thanks so much for sharing this on Meatless Monday, and sorry it took me a while to get back to you- I was hit with Hurricane Sandy!
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