PHRECIPE

Mediterranean Pinto Beans




Total Time: 15 min; 30 min to marinate

Serves 2

Like other varieties of beans, pinto beans are an excellent source of health-promoting dietary fiber, which is important for lowering cholesterol levels and helping to keep blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, diced

• 2 TBS finely minced onion

• 4 medium cloves garlic, pressed

• 1 TBS balsamic vinegar

• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil

• 4 TBS chopped fresh parsley

• pinch red chili flakes

• salt and cracked black pepper to taste

• 2 cups or 1 15 oz can (BPA free) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

• Mince onions and press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.

• Mix together all ingredients, except beans, in a bowl.

• Drain and rinse beans well.

• Toss beans with rest of ingredients.

• Let marinate for about 30 minutes before serving.
  
  -Reprinted from whfoods.com

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