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Miso Sesame Bean Salad: A Flavorful Health Boost!

A refreshing and nutritious Miso Sesame Bean Salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain again and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, green beans, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, ginger, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
  • You can substitute the chickpeas and black beans with any other beans you prefer, such as kidney beans or pinto beans.
  • For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.

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