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Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley and Lemon (Balela) Recipe

Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley and Lemon (Balela) Recipe

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Middle Eastern Bean Salad With Parsley and Lemon (Balela)

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Ingredients:

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1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed well and drained
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed well and drained
1 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic puree
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Pour chick peas and black beans one at a time into colander placed in sink, rinse well until no more foam appears and let drain.Blot dry if they seem too wet.
While beans are draining, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and let the flavors blend.
Mix the salad ingredients together and let it marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Chop green onions, tomatoes and parsly and add to bowl. Combine this with the beans.
Whisk dressing ingredients and gently add dressing to bean mixture.
Add salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	200.96 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.48g	24%
Sodium	323.32mg	13%
Potassium	397.32mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.62g	5%
Sugars	3.55g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.24g	13%
Protein	3.48g	7%
Vitamin C	36.2mg	60%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	49.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.48 Kcal (592 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.9g	24%
Sodium	227.63mg	13%
Potassium	279.73mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.59g	5%
Sugars	2.5g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.28g	13%
Protein	2.45g	7%
Vitamin C	25.5mg	60%
Iron	1.1mg	8%
Calcium	34.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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