RECIPE WEDNESDAY: Summer Bean Salad

Mmm...easy, simple and FAST!  That is the way I like to cook.  :-) 

This side is about as simple as they come, though it's not without healthy vitamins and minerals, thanks to the addition of nutrient-rich edamame and corn.

Thank you cleaneatingmag.com for this quick and easy idea!

Serves: 6
Hands-on time: 2 minutes
Total time: 6 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups frozen edamame
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn
• 1/3 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a microwavable dish. Heat on high for 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrients per serving (1 cup summer bean salad): Calories: 185, Total Fat: 4.5 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Carbs: 26 g, Fiber: 7 g, Sugars: 6.5 g, Protein: 13 g, Sodium: 20 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg

Nutritional Bonus: Corn is a great source of B vitamins thiamin (B1) and pantothenic acid (B5), both of which play an important role in energy production.