High Protein Colorful Bean Medley
Bursting with vibrant colors and packed with plant-based proteins, this **High Protein Colorful Bean Medley** is the perfect choice for a wholesome meal or side dish. Featuring a medley of chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans, this recipe provides the ultimate protein boost while delivering a rainbow of fresh flavors. Tender bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty lime juice create a refreshing contrast of textures, all tied together with a cumin-spiced dressing made with olive oil. With just 20 minutes of preparation and no cooking required, this healthy bean salad is a quick, nutrient-rich option that’s perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a satisfying vegetarian entrée. Whether you're looking for a high-protein vegan recipe, a gluten-free dish, or a colorful addition to your table, this recipe checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans.
Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, chopped red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the beans.
Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro into the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
Serve immediately as a main course or a side salad, enjoying this refreshing and protein-rich medley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.3 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2913 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.5 g | 255% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.2 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 4779 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
