Easy Herb Potatoes & Black Beans
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
- Stage: Post-Recovery
INGREDIENTS:
- White potato - 1 medium (200 grams)
- Olive oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
- Basil, dried leaves - 1/2 tsp
- Parsley, dried leaves - 1/2 tsp
- Onion powder - 1/4 tsp
- Black beans, cooked - 1 cup (172 grams)
- Cilantro, chopped fresh leaves - 2 tbsp (4 grams)
- Hemp seeds - 2 tsp (7 grams)
- Sea salt - 1/2 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Chop the potato and microwave for 1 minute.
- Place a large pan in medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, and the potatoes. Cook for 4 minutes and then add the basil parsley and onion powder. Cook for another 4-5 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Drain the black beans and mix gently in the pan with the potatoes. Let stand for 30 seconds to a minute so the beans warm up.
- Serve and garnish with sea salt (1/4 tsp per serving), cilantro (1 tbsp per serving), and hemp seeds (1 tsp per serving). Enjoy!
*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 225
- Protein 11 grams
- Carbs 37 grams
- Fat 4 grams
- Fiber 10 grams
- Sugar 2 grams
- Iron 15% DV
- Calcium 4% DV
- Sodium 25% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Black beans, like many other legumes, are very rich in fiber. Fiber helps our bodies with many functions such as keeping our blood sugar levels stable and maintaing regular bowel movements. Fiber also helps us feel fuller for longer.
Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.