Beans Beans are good for your heart… which is absolutely true! You should be eating beans consistently in your current nutrition habits because they are loaded with so many nutrients like fiber that is good for heart health and digestive health.

Eating beans out of a can is boring so we created this recipe to help you find a different way to enjoy beans while meet your nutritional needs.

Check out the recipe below:

Four Bean Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 344
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Black Beans, rinsed
  • 1 can Navy Beans, rinsed
  • 1 can Kidney Beans, rinsed
  • 1 can Chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 English Cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Sage
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • Top with cilantro (optional)

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Chop the red bell pepper and cucumber. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add all of the canned beans and chickpeas into the mixing bowl.
  3. Add the olive oil, vinegar, and spices into the mixing bowl.
  4. Stir until all beans and veggies are evenly coated.
  5. Let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Below is the estimated nutritional value for each serving of this recipe:
  • Calories: 344 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fats: 11 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fiber: 12 g

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