Deviled Bean Toss

Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and zesty Deviled Bean Toss, a quick and healthy recipe packed with plant-based protein and bold flavors. This hearty dish combines tender kidney beans, creamy chickpeas, and crisp green beans with a colorful medley of diced red bell pepper and tangy red onion. A smoky-sweet dressing made with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika ties everything together, creating an irresistible balance of savory and slightly spicy notes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a satisfying light main, this 20-minute recipe is easily customizable for vegan diets with a simple honey swap for maple syrup. Serve it chilled for a make-ahead crowd-pleaser or enjoy it freshly tossed for a burst of flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned kidney beans
• 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 cup green beans (trimmed and blanched)
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the kidney beans and chickpeas, and set them aside.

Step 2

Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to preserve their color and crispness. Once cooled, drain and pat dry.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, diced red bell pepper, and chopped red onion.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and gently mix again.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or vinegar based on preference.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Enjoy as a side dish or light main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1083.6

Total Fat 52.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2690.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.6g
Protein 33.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.8mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1920.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 45.0%