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Pinto Bean and Spinach Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
8 ounces spinach, tough stems trimmed, washed well and dried
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Stir in pinto beans.

    Step 2

    In a medium pot, bring 1 inch water to a boil; add salt and spinach. Cover and cook until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain spinach, and transfer to bowl with beans. Add parsley, capers, scallions, and lemon zest; toss to combine and serve.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 355

    Step 5

    Fat: 11.6g (1.7g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 17.4g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 48.8g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 17.3g

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