Asian-Style 3 Bean Salad

Healthier_Me
Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
edited September 18 in Recipes
1 pound string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans)
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup 100 percent fruit apricot preserves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, sliced
Salt


Put the string beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam them for 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and put them into the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar and ginger. Add the black beans and scallions to the other beans, drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Yield: 8 (3/4 cup) servings

Calories 181
Carbohydrates 24 g Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 0.4 g Protein 7 g
Fiber 6 g Sodium 72 mg

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_36010,00.html

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  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    1 pound string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
    1 (10-ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans)
    3 tablespoons canola oil
    3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
    1/4 cup 100 percent fruit apricot preserves
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
    1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    2 scallions, sliced
    Salt


    Put the string beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam them for 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and put them into the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
    In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar and ginger. Add the black beans and scallions to the other beans, drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste.

    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Inactive Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Yield: 8 (3/4 cup) servings

    Calories 181
    Carbohydrates 24 g Total Fat 7 g
    Saturated Fat 0.4 g Protein 7 g
    Fiber 6 g Sodium 72 mg

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_36010,00.html
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