Yum!

I received this recipe from Brian's aunt Barb and it is so delicious. As I enjoyed it for lunch today I thought I should share. It is very low in calories and fat plus full of protein and fiber. I have enjoyed it by itself, wrapped in a tortilla, with pretzels or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Three Bean Salad with Lemon & Basil

2/3 Cup shelled fresh or frozen edamame (green soybeans)

1 tsp. grated lemon zest

1 1/2 Tbls fresh lemon juice

1 Tbls olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground pepper

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 oz) can small white beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 small red onion, finely diced

1/2 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped

5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced

1. Cook edamame according to package. Rinse in a colander under cold water, drain.

2. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add edamme, black and white beans, red onion, bell pepper and basil.

3. Toss to coat.

**If you make the salad ahead of time, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 2 days, but don't add the basil until the last minute.

Nutritional Info.: (3/4 cup) 160 cal, 3 g fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 0 mg Chol, 427 mg Sod, 26 g Carb, 8 g Fiber, 9 g Protein, 94 mg Calcium