This recipe makes a great meatless meal! Eating a meatless meal two or more times each week will help you eat more vegetables, fruit or both. This will increase the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals needed for a healthy body and immune system.
Ingredients:
2 16-ounce cans of low-sodium red kidney beans
8 leaves of romaine lettuce
5 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
12 garlic-stuffed olives
8 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Directions:
Makes 4 servings
Carb choices per serving: 3
*Option not included in nutrition facts.