White kidney beans are creamier and sweeter than the red variety.  The texture and flavor matches well with creamy avocado, crisp corn kernels and sweet tomatoes.   If you don’t have fresh limes, bottled lime juice is an option or stick with lemon juice.

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. In serving bowl add beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, oil, garlic and salt and pepper until well mixed. Gently fold in avocado. 

INGREDIENTS

2 (19 oz) cans white kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

1 large field tomato diced and seeded ( 2 cups)risotto

1/3 cup diced red onion

2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro or basil

3 tbsp lime or lemon juice

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp crushed garlic

1/8th salt and pepper

2 small ripe avocados diced

NOTES
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving

Calories 286

Protein 8.8g

Carbohydrate 27g

Fiber 14g

Fat 17g

Saturated Fat 2.4g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 232mg

Serves 6

Nutrition Watch: Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.