2025: A New Year Of New Habits
As we enter into a new year filled with opportunities, growth, and resolutions, it is important to take the time to plan new healthy habits to set yourself up for success.
Recipe Of The Week 5/20: Fiesta Bean Salad
Yields 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup minced red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, diced
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt.
- Add the black beans, chickpeas, tomato, onion and cilantro; mix well.
- When ready to eat, gently mix in avocado and serve right away.
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
1 Protein
1 Fat
1 Vegetable
Nutritional Facts: 1/2 cup : Calories: 168, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 7g, Fat:6 g
Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/fiesta-bean-salad/#recipe
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