Crunchy Southwestern Ensalata

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
2 min 4 min 2
Crunchy Southwestern Ensalata
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1/2 cup Black beans, raw
1 cup Green cabbage (Shredded)
1/2 cup shredded Red cabbage
1 small Tomato (Diced)
1/4 small Red onion (Minced)
1/2 cup cubes Avocado
2 tbsp Cilantro (coriander), dried
2 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
1 nut Pine nuts, dried
2 tsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1/2 medium tortilla(s) Whole wheat tortilla (sliced into thin strips)
1 tsp Sea Salt (To taste)

Instructions


1. Mix the black beans, cabbage, tomato, onion and avocado in a large bowl.


2. In another bowl mix 1 tbsp olive oil with pine nuts and tortilla strips, add sea salt and pepper to taste.


3. Heat a large skillet and add oiled pine nuts and tortilla strips.


4. Lightly brown them (about 4 minutes) and put on top the salad. Optional: ½ c of cooked high quality protein.


5. Whisk together the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, sea salt and pepper and pour over salad.

 

Savor every bite!

Notes:

Avocados

are high in monounsaturated fatty acids which are great for heart health

Beans

are an important source of plant-based protein and very high in fiber

Cabbage

is helpful with digestion and contains vitamin C which is a very important antioxidant

 


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 337
Calories from fat 116
Calories from saturated fat 21.2
Total Fat 12.9 g
Saturated Fat 2.4 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 1283 mg
Potassium 1273 mg
Total Carbohydrate 48 g
Dietary Fiber 13.7 g
Sugars 5.6 g
Protein 14.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.1
Grain 0.4
Meat Alternative 1.2
Vegetables 3.9

Energy sources


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