Black Bean Slaw with Soy Ginger Dressing
This easy side dish is high in heart-healthy fiber because of its three main ingredients--beans, apples, and cabbage.
Ingredients
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1/2 of a 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
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3 cups purchased shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
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1 medium green apple, cored and chopped (2/3 cup)
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1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon peanut oil
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine black beans, shredded cabbage with carrot, apple, and sweet pepper. In a small screw-top jar, combine cider vinegar, soy sauce, peanut oil, ginger, honey, and black pepper; cover and shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture. Toss. Divide between two airtight storage containers. Cover and chill overnight.
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For each serving, pack a storage container in an insulated container with at least two ice packs. Serve within 5 hours.
Nutrition information
Calories 217, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 577 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Fruit .5, Starch 1, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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