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Marinated Beans

Here’s one of my favorites. Most any sort of bean takes well to embellishment with fresh herbs and a good vinaigrette. See the menu suggestion with Sweet Potato Soup (page 29).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

Two 16-ounce cans black, pinto, or pink beans, or black-eyed peas (or a combination of two kinds), drained and rinsed
1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced
4 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the ingredients in a serving container and toss well. Cover and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    Calories: 191

    Step 3

    Total Fat: 3g

    Step 4

    Protein: 8g

    Step 5

    Carbohydrate: 31g

    Step 6

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 7

    Sodium: 537mg

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