Lunch: Garbanzo Bean Salad Quick Recipe

Beans and legumes are one of the healthiest carbohydrates you can eat with diabetes. Most people say they like beans, but are unsure of how to incorporate more into their diet. Try this delicious salad packed with fiber, protein and flavor!

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Garbanzo Bean Salad Quick Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

Salad
1 15.5-ounce can garbanzo (chickpea) beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium orange or red pepper, finely diced
1 green pepper, finely diced
½ small red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing
½ fresh lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional

Instructions

In a medium salad bowl, mix together all salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.

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