Low Fat Colorful Bean Medley

Brighten up your table with this Low Fat Colorful Bean Medley, a vibrant and wholesome salad that’s as nourishing as it is visually stunning. Packed with protein-rich black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this recipe is complemented by the crisp crunch of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, plus a hint of zesty freshness from lime juice and cilantro. Seasoned with a touch of cumin and olive oil, this no-cook dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect option for meal prep, picnics, or a quick side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing addition to your plant-based dining repertoire that's low in fat, high in flavor, and gluten-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas under cold water in a large colander. Set aside to drain thoroughly.

Step 2

Dice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into small, even pieces.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, diced bell peppers, chopped red onion, and cilantro.

Step 5

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.

Step 6

Pour the lime juice dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You might want to add a touch more salt or lime juice depending on your preference.

Step 8

Refrigerate the bean medley for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or as a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1956.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1739.8

Total Fat 26.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4943.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 96.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 94.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 597.3mg	0%
Iron 32.6mg	0%
Potassium 5698.9mg	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: 13.1%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 65.7%