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Spicy Black Bean Spinach Salad

Recipe #283011 | 30 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: katie in the UP

This is created for RSC #11

Posted on: Jan 30, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • cups fresh spinach, cleaned and dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
  • large shallot, chopped
  • tablespoons key lime juice
  • teaspoon key lime zest
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • teaspoon salt
  • tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat in a large skillet, 2 tbls olive oil.
    2. 2
      Add shallots and cook until translucent.
    3. 3
      Add spinach (2 cups at a time) until just wilted.
    4. 4
      Once spinach is wilted add tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper and black beans.
    5. 5
      Remove from heat and place in serving bowl.
    6. 6
      Mix 4 tbs olive oil and 3 tbls of lime juice and zest in a small mixing bowl.
    7. 7
      Pour on spinach mixture and toss.
    8. 8
      Sprinkle with pine nuts.
    9. 9
      Serve at room temperature.

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    From: flower7

    On Mar 28, 2008

    Wow! I loved this! I changed the amounts of a few things a little bit but didn't add or subtract anything totally. I was tempted to skip the pine nuts because I'm not a big fan of nuts in savory dishes but I really like what they added to this dish (though I didn't use the full 3 Tbsp). I used the variety of tomatoes that aren't packed in oil so softened them up a little by adding them to the skillet before the spinach. I used a "regular" lime instead of key lime, only 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp cayenne, and just 2 Tbsp oil in the dressing. The seasoning was perfect for my taste as I made it. Thanks so much for creating this excellent recipe!

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    From: ~Rita~

    On Mar 12, 2008

    Wonderful! I did enjoy this a lot. It is so quick and very easy to make. I used only 2 tablespoon of oil and that was plenty and kept the fat down. Making this even healthier. I did use 8 cups of baby spinach, bottled key lime juice, just a pinch of salt, and walnuts because that is what I had. And I know the pine nuts would have been just yummy in this. OH I did use canned no salt added black soy beans. This is a great spring salad for cooler days. Or anytime come to think of it!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (205g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 teaspoon key lime zest

    Calories 401
    Calories from Fat 230 (57%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 25.6g 39%
    Saturated Fat 3.3g 16%
    Monounsaturated Fat 16.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 760mg 31%
    Potassium 942mg 26%
    Total Carbohydrate 34.1g 11%
    Dietary Fiber 11.7g 46%
    Sugars 3.1g
    Protein 13.0g 26%
    Vitamin A 4398mcg 87%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 11%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 19mg 31%
    Vitamin E 3mcg 12%
    Calcium 86mg 8%
    Iron 4mg 26%

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