Elizabeth Somer - Recipes

Garbanzo Toss with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Pepper, and Fresh Parsley

From The Food & Mood Cookbook by Elizabeth Somer and Jeanette Williams

This light and flavorful salad goes well with any sandwich and is easy to pack for on-the-go
lunches and snacks. For a quick sandwich, stuff a whole wheat pita with this yummy salad
along with red or yellow pepper slices.

Ingredients:

2 (15.5-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup water or oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced

1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

pinch red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

salt to taste

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss to blend. Serve at room temperature. (Can be made the day before serving.) Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

Nutrition Analysis per serving:

252 Calories; 34 percent fat (9.5 grams); 1 gram saturated fat; 16 percent protein; 50 percent carbohydrate; 7.8 grams fiber.

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