Today, we’re sharing a recipe for a nutritious and delicious Sweet Bean Salad that is perfect for any occasion. Made with garbanzo beans, spinach, dates, feta, and a few other ingredients, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrients. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests. So let’s get cooking!
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Recipe for SWEET BEAN SALAD
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Large mixing bowl, mixing utensil, knife, and cutting board.
SERVES 2
ESTIMATED COST: $6.00
COST PER SERVING: $3.00
INGREDIENTS
METHOD OF PREPARATION
- 4 cups spinach (or leafy green of choice)
- Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can garbanzo beans (or bean of choice), drained and rinsed
- 4 tbsp cumin, ground
- 4 dried dates (or dry fruit of choice)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (or nut/seed of choice)
- In a large bowl, toss spinach with lime juice and olive oil.
- Transfer to serving bowls.
- In each bowl, add beans and sprinkle cumin evenly to coat beans.
- Cut dried fruit into raisin-sized pieces and sprinkle over beans.
- Top with crumbled cheese. Enjoy!
NUTRITION INFORMATION
HEALTH BENEFITS
Garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) are a great source of essential fatty acids, which have been shown to maintain healthy
cholesterol levels.
Leafy greens provide a variety of health benefits, including slowing cognitive decline in aging and contributing to heart health.
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Recipe provided by Gabrielle La Chapelle
Maryland University of Integrative Health