Bean & Avocado Salad Cups

Name: Bean & Avocado Salad Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 can (400g) mixed beans, drained and rinsed (e.g., kidney beans, cannellini beans, and black-eyed peas); 1 ripe avocado, diced; 150g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 small red onion, finely diced; Juice of 1 lime; Small handful of fresh coriander, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Small lettuce cups (such as Little Gem lettuce) for serving

6 steps

Prep:15min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:45:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories75 kcal (4%)

Total Fat3.1 g (4%)

Carbs9.5 g (4%)

Sugars1.4 g (2%)

Protein2.8 g (6%)

Sodium278.6 mg (14%)

Fiber3.4 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 x 400gmixed beans

can, drained and rinsed, kidney beans, cannellini beans, and black-eyed peas

1avocado

ripe, diced

150gcherry tomatoes

0.5red onion

Small, such as Little Gem lettuce, for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Combine the mixed beans, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and chopped coriander in a mixing bowl. Gently toss to mix everything together.

Step 2

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the lime juice and seasoning according to your preference.

Step 3

Take small lettuce cups, such as Little Gem lettuce leaves, and spoon the bean and avocado mixture into each cup.

Step 4

Arrange the filled lettuce cups on a serving platter.

Step 5

Garnish with a few extra coriander leaves for presentation if desired.

Step 6

6. Serve the Bean and Avocado Salad Cups as a light and refreshing snack or appetiser.