This is a fabulous and easy spring time dish. Stimulate the senses while filling the body with healthy carbs, proteins and fats. The dish can be eaten solo or added to a vegan nosh plate with some Baba Ghanouj and Pita Bread!
Enjoy!!
Ingredients: (organic preferable)
1 can Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) drained
1 cup shelled Edamame
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup* finely chopped sweet onion (purple is great too)
*if you are sensitive to raw onion, it can be cut down to 1/4 without effecting the taste of the salad.
1 medium carrot, cut into slivers
1 clove garlic
1/2 lemon, squeezed
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cubes frozen parsley (or 2 tsp fresh chopped)
2 tsp olive oil
1. Mix onion, garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil and parsley.
2. Add garbanzo beans, edamame, tomatoes and carrots.
3. Stir until well seasoned and chill for 1 hour.
4. Impress your friends with your fabulous creation!! Serve over greens or as a side.
Nutritional information.
Makes 4 servings.
Per Serving:
Cal: 198
Carb: 29g
Protein: 9g
Sugar: 10g
Fat: 4.5g
More info on the health benefits of this dish:
*Garbanzo beans are high in insoluble fiber which is known to help keep the digestive tract healthy. They are also high in nutrients such as manganese and folate.
*Edamame is a GREAT source of protein. Classified as a complete protein, which means it contains all nine essential amino acids.
*Eating raw onion and garlic also does wonders for the immune system.
*Spending time to make and enjoy healthy foods can help motivate the mind and body to maintain healthy habits.
