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Recipe: Mixed bean salad

  • High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving
  • Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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Dietitian's tip: Beans are a good way to add fiber to your diet, especially soluble fiber. Generally, 1 cup of cooked beans provides 9 to 13 grams of fiber. The soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. Beans are also high in protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 8

Ingredients

    1 can (15 ounces) unsalted green beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (15 ounces) unsalted wax beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (15 ounces) unsalted kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (15 ounces) unsalted garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
    1/4 cup chopped white onion
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1/2 cup cider vinegar
    Sugar substitute, if desired

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans and onions. Stir gently to mix evenly.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice and vinegar. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.

Pour the orange juice mixture over the bean mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories130 Cholesterol0 mg
Protein7 g Sodium110 mg
Carbohydrate25 g Fiber7 g
Total fat0 g Potassium397 mg
Saturated fat0 g Calcium65 mg
Monounsaturated fat0 g   
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May 1, 2008

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