• On Oct, 08, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

164 Cals 6 Protein 27 Carbs 4 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
20 mins
TOTAL TIME:
35 mins
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
CUISINE:American
This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet.
INGREDIENTS
15- ounce can black beans, no salt added, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked quinoa (red or tri-color), according to package directions
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mango
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
juice from 1 medium lemon or lime
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric in a small bowl.
Drizzle over the mixture and toss.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
NOTES
This recipe is from The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer, RD
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 4g, Sodium: 93mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 11.5gBlue Smart Points:2Green Smart Points:4Purple Smart Points:1Points +:4