Eating Healthy Can = Good Food

Eating healthy can sometimes be boring, unless you happen to come across a great recipe. I have found a great way to incorporate black beans into our diet, in order to increase our fiber and protein intake. I served the dish with fish, but after eating it, I believe you could it alone as a small meal. I had to share this recipe...

Mango and Black Bean Salad

1 1/2 cups chopped peeled ripe mango
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup cooked wild or brown rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons roasted tomatillo or fresh salsa (I used mild salsa froma jar)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can organic no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)

CALORIES 167 (29% from fat); FAT 5.4g (sat 0.7g,mono 3.4g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 5.2g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 41mg; SODIUM 226mg; FIBER 5.5g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 25.5g

Source: Cooking Light, MARCH 2008