Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint Recipe

Name: Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/2 orange or red bell pepper, finely diced; One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; One 15- to 16-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed; 2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup orange juice, preferably fresh; 2 clementines or other small, seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional; Thinly sliced mint leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 orange or red bell pepper, finely diced
One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15- to 16-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
2 clementines or other small, seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
Thinly sliced mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Heat the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan.
2
Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent.
3
Add the bell pepper and continue to saute until the onion is golden.
4
Add both kinds of beans, the scallions, and orange juice, and cook over medium heat until hot, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Stir in the clementines, optional zest, and mint as desired.
6
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
7
In season, serve with steamed asparagus or Sauteed Asparagus with Almonds (page 203); otherwise, pair with steamed broccoli or Brussels sprouts.
8
Add simply embellished grains on the side (see Easy Ways to Dress Up Grains, page 95), and a platter of sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
9
Pair this with either of the couscous dishes in this chapterCurried Cashew Couscous (page 93) or Lemony Couscous with Broccoli (page 94).
10
Round out the meal with a basic salad of mixed greens or dark green lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.
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Calories: 192
12
Total Fat: 4g
13
Protein: 9.5g
14
Carbohydrates: 30g
15
Fiber: 4g
16
Sodium: 220mg

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced, 1/2 orange or red bell pepper, finely diced, One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black and White Beans with Citrus and Mint

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