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    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    ESBA 3 Bean Salad
    ⌚ PREP TIME: 6 to 10 minutes

    3 - Bean Salad

    SERVES: 6

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
      and rinsed
    • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto or garbanzo beans,
      drained and rinsed
    • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
      and rinsed
    • ½ green pepper, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

    STEPS:

    1. Before starting to prepare the recipe:
      a. Wash the green pepper.
      b. Collect, chop, and measure all ingredients.

    2. Mix the green beans, pinto or garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and green
      pepper in a large bowl.

    3. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, vinegar, oil, and black pepper. Pour the liquid
      mixture over the beans and green pepper, and toss together.

    4. Taste, and add salt if desired.

    5. Serve immediately, or chill overnight for even better flavor.

    6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

     


     

    Nutrition Facts

    6 Servings per container
    Serving size 1 Cup (237g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  250

    Total Fat 8g 10%
    Saturated Fat 1g 5%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 180mg 8%
    Total Carbohydrates 36g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 11g  
    Total Sugars 5g  
    Includes 1g Added Sugars 2%
    Protein 11g 22%
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 104mg 8%
    Iron 3mg 15%
    Potassium 799mg 15%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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