Green Bean, Chickpea and Red Bean Salad

This salad combines different types of grains with flavors inspired by Asia. It’s a perfect side dish for meat and simple to prepare.

Nutritional Information

Approximate: 1 cup, recipe makes 5 servings

• Calories: 150 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 2 g.

• Grams of carbohydrates: 26 g. equals 2 carbohydrate servings

• Grams of protein: 5 g. equals half a protein serving

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

• 1 compact tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 large can whole red beans, drained

• 1 large can chickpeas, drained

• 1 large can green beans, drained

Preparation:

• Place all ingredients in a deep bowl except for the red beans, chickpeas and green beans. Stir to make the dressing.

• Add the grains to the deep bowl and mix.

• You can eat it immediately or let it rest so the flavors blend together.

Enjoy!