Beets, Beans, and Greens
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (or vinegar)
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
- 2 cups sliced cooked beets, fresh or low-sodium canned
- 1 head of lettuce, washed and torn into pieces
- 2 cups cooked beans, rinsed (any kind)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- To make dressing, combine lemon juice, garlic, mustard, oil, salt and pepper (optional) in a large bowl.
- Place the sliced beets in a small bowl. Toss 1 tablespoon of the dressing with the beets to coat.
- Toss the greens and beans with the remaining dressing in the large bowl.
- Place onto plates and top with beets.
Nutrition
| Calories | 137 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program