Greens’n’Beans with Seared Corn Salsa
Terrific flavors abound tonight as you treat your body well before the upcoming Thanksgiving Feast. A plate of greens is served with pinto beans, seared corn and tomato salsa. It is served over a bed of nutritious bulgur and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving! However, eating nutritiously before the holiday just helps me love it even more.
Grocery List: Beans and Greens with Seared Corn Salsa
Greens and Beans with Bulgur and Seared Corn Salsa
Produce
garlic (if needed)
1 yellow onion
1 bunch chard
cilantro (if making quick, low-sodium salsa)
1 Anaheim pepper (if making quick, low-sodium salsa)
1 jalalpeno pepper (if making quick, low-sodium salsa)
1 lime
Canned/Dried Foods
8 oz. bulgur (if needed)
one 15 oz. can pinto beans
one 15 oz. can no-salt diced tomatoes (if making quick, low-sodium salsa)
low sodium vegetable broth (if needed)
balsamic vinegar
Frozen Foods
frozen corn (if needed)
Meat/Fish/Poultry
Chilled Foods/Dairy
2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
1 pint fresh, tomato salsa (if not making quick, low-sodium salsa)
Nutritional Value Greens'n'Beans with Seared Corn Salsa
Nutritional Analysis
Green ‘n’ Beans Corn Salsa
Per Serving
Calories: 640
Protein: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 95 g
Total Fat: 18 g
(Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 25 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 820 mg
% calories from fat: 27 %
Serving Size:
Three-fourth Cup (5 oz.) cooked Bulgur + 2 C. Greens mixture topped with corn salsa and 1 T. grated cheese.
