Two Bean Vegetable Toss

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Store overnight and enjoy for tomorrow’s lunch!

If you’re on the hunt for a satisfying side dish with a glorious presentation, look no further than this Two Bean Vegetable Toss! The refreshingly vibrant recipe relies on 2 uber-healthy legumes, garbanzo beans and black beans, to make up the bulk of the dish. With a few more chopped vegetables like juicy plum tomatoes, tender asparagus, and crunchy corn, an assortment of flavors and textures adds delicious diversity to the toss. The colorful blend of nutrient-rich superfoods dressed in a mixture of delectable garnishes will have your dinner guests coming back for seconds. Store overnight and enjoy for tomorrow’s lunch!

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Two Bean Vegetable Toss

With bright and nutritious ingredients, this side salad is a great addition to the table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield 12 people
Serving Size 1 cup
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Universal

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans can, no salt added, rinsed and drained (we used Eden Organic)
  • 15 ounces black beans can, no salt added, rinsed and drained (we used Eden Organic)
  • 2 carrots small, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli fresh, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup corn fresh
  • 1 cup plum tomatoes fresh, squeeze out seeds and dice into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pound asparagus cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup zucchini fresh, diced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup bell peppers red, yellow, and green, remove seeds and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 jalapeno fresh, remove the seeds and finely chop
  • 1/2 cup green onions whites only
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup rice bran oil optional olive oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut vinegar raw (we used Coconut Secrets Vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the beans to a strainer and rinse under lukewarm water. Allow to drain for a few minutes then transfer to a big bowl. Cut all the vegetables to the same bite-size pieces, add to the beans.
  • In a small bowl add the lemon juice, oil, garlic, vinegar, jalapeno, & the spices, mix well. Pour this mixture over the bean & vegetable mixture making sure to mix well. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 288mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
Keywords Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Vegetarian

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