Sugar-Free Colorful Bean Medley
Dive into the vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness of the Sugar-Free Colorful Bean Medley, a guilt-free recipe bursting with nutrition and color! This delightful dish brings together a medley of beans—black, kidney, garbanzo, and fresh green beans—paired with crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro for a refreshing balance of texture and taste. A zesty lime and cumin-infused dressing ties it all together, creating a dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a light, stand-alone meal, this quick and easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare and is entirely sugar-free, making it ideal for health-conscious foodies or anyone embracing fresh, colorful cuisine. Whether you're planning a picnic, potluck, or weeknight dinner, this vibrant bean salad is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned black beans
- 15 oz Canned kidney beans
- 15 oz Canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 cup Fresh green beans
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by draining and rinsing the canned black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans thoroughly in a colander under cold water. Set aside to drain.
Trim the ends of the fresh green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Bring a small pot of water to boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion. Chop the cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, chopped bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Allow the bean medley to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. For best results, refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a delightful side dish or a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5663 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 103.3 g | 369% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 99.5 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 708 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 36.1 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 6538 mg | 139% | |
*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.
