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Quick Black Bean Salad

Quick Black Bean Salad in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings

This simple corn and bean salad can be made in minutes. Enjoy it on top of eggs, on whole grain tortilla, or on pita chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 10-ounce packages frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Leave frozen corn in the fridge overnight to defrost. If you forget to do this ahead of time, defrost it in the microwave.
  3. Drain and rinse the black beans.
  4. Combine all ingredients together and serve as a side dish.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 128
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 191 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 422 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 128
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 30 mg
Potassium 422 mg
Sodium 191 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 47 mg
Phosphorus 139 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 12 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 72 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 34 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
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