September 3, 2018 Leave a Comment
ShareTweetPin+1WhatsApp0 SharesProtein-rich, crunchy, tasty and colorful – this Black Eyed Beans Salad ticks all the right boxes for a healthy dish!
Black eyed beans are also called lobia or Karamani or Thatta Payiru and are pretty popular in curries and pulaos. Lobia is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, is low in calories and has no cholesterol. And the beans are an important source of Vitamin A, which is present as beta-carotene. This means that not only is the beta-carotene converted into the format needed for vision and the immune system, but it also functions as an antioxidant. Besides, it’s also rich in micro nutrients like magnesium, calcium and iron, as well as macro nutrients like protein and fiber. Here are just a few benefits of these:
- Prevents anemia
- Keeps constipation by improving digestion
- Enhances vision and heart health
- Helps weight loss
Looks like lobia is something you must include in your family’s diet!! Here is a nutritious, yummy and colorful Black Eyed Beans Salad Recipe that’ll go perfectly with any other dish on the table!
Black Eyed Beans Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup lobia beans
- 1/2 apple finely chopped
- 1 small cucumber finely chopped
- 1/2 carrot finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
- 1 small tomato, de-seeded and chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet corn kernels (boiled)
- Freshly crushed black peppercorns
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste (optional)
Method:
1. Rinse and soak the black eyed beans in enough water for 8 hours.
2. Drain, rinse and pressure cook the beans for 2 whistles
3. The beans should be thoroughly cooked and you should be able to mash it between fingers, but the beans should retain their shape.
4. Allow to cool down completely.
5. In a large bowl, add the boiled beans, chopped veggies and fruits. Toss well.
6. Season the salad with lemon juice, black pepper powder and salt.
7. Toss once more so that all the ingredients are well combined with the dressing. Serve immediately.
This black eyed beans salad is a filling protein packed snack, and is a great way to add some veggies alongside a meat-based dish. It’s also good as an after school snack, or even to munch on while watching TV!! If you have the beans boiled and ready, then whipping this up is a breeze!!
- Ingredients:
- • ½ cup lobia beans
- • ½ apple finely chopped
- • 1 small cucumber finely chopped
- • ½ carrot finely chopped
- • 1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
- • 1 small tomato, deseeded and chopped finely
- • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- • 1 tablespoon sweet corn kernels (boiled)
- • Freshly crushed black pepper corn
- • Juice of 1 lemon
- • Salt to taste (optional)
- Method:
- Rinse and soak the black eyed beans in enough water for 8 hours.
- Drain, rinse and pressure cook the beans for 2 whistles
- The beans should be thoroughly cooked and you should be able to mash it between fingers, but the beans should retain their shape.
- Allow to cool down completely.
- In a large bowl, add the boiled beans, chopped veggies and fruits. Toss well.
- Season the salad with lemon juice, black pepper powder and salt.
- Serve
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