This recipe contains beans, an excellent source of soluble fiber, and a natural way to improve your cholesterol.
Beans are a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet. They lower your bad/LDL cholesterol and raise your HDL/good cholesterol.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Two 16-ounce cans mixed beans (navy, cannellini, black-eyed peas, red kidney beans, etc.)
- ½ pound green beans, trimmed
- 6–8 green onions, chopped
- Dressing:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2–3 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Black pepper
Preparation:
Drain canned beans and rinse thoroughly. Steam green beans until just tender. Toss all beans together with the green onions.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper, and add to the beans. Toss again. Serve at room temperature.
More recipes and information on the Mediterranean diet can be found here.
