Recipe for cooking white and black beans with onions and peppers

Low-Fat and Low-Calorie Recipes :: Side Dishes

White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers

19% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

1 C. chopped finely red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
1/3 C. red wine vinegar
1/4 C. chopped red pepper
1/4 C. chopped green bell pepper
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
2 Tbsp. Equal Spoonful*
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (15 oz.) great northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed, drained
Red and green bell pepper rings

*May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener

Saute onions and garlic in oil until crisp tender in med. skillet; remove from heat and cool until warm.

Stir vinegar, peppers, parsley, Equal , salt and pepper into onions.

Pour onion mixture over Mix togetherd beans in a bowl; mix well. Garnish with pepper rings.

Nutrition information per servings: 174 cal., 9 g pro., 27 g carb., 4 g fat, 0 mg chol., 78 mg sodium

Food exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat