Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint

Name: Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/2 orange or red bell pepper, finely diced; One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; One 15- to 16-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed; 2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup orange juice, preferably fresh; 2 clementines or other small, seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional; Thinly sliced mint leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

January 24, 2012

Juicy orange sections and mint add a surprising twist to this hearty dish of black and white beans.

Recipe information

Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

1/2 orange or red bell pepper, finely diced

One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

One 15- to 16-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed

2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup orange juice, preferably fresh

2 clementines or other small, seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned

1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional

Thinly sliced mint leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1
Heat the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the bell pepper and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.
Step 2
Add both kinds of beans, the scallions, and orange juice, and cook over medium heat until hot, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the clementines, optional zest, and mint as desired. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Menu Suggestions
Step 4
In season, serve with steamed asparagus or Sautéed Asparagus with Almonds (page 203); otherwise, pair with steamed broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Add simply embellished grains on the side (see Easy Ways to Dress Up Grains, page 95), and a platter of sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Step 5
Pair this with either of the couscous dishes in this chapter—Curried Cashew Couscous (page 93) or Lemony Couscous with Broccoli (page 94). Round out the meal with a basic salad of mixed greens or dark green lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.
nutrition information
Step 6
Calories: 192
Step 7
Total Fat: 4g
Step 8
Protein: 9.5g
Step 9
Carbohydrates: 30g
Step 10
Fiber: 4g
Step 11
Sodium: 220mg

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).

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