3 Bean Salad and Farmer's Market Fritatta

Hi, 

I ventured out and tried a couple of new recipes this week.  They were easy to make and perfect for this hot summer weather...Nice & Light! 

Three Bean Salad 

½ onion finely - chopped

1 orange bell pepper – finely chopped

1 bunch of parsley – finely chopped 

1 jalapeno – finely chopped

1 bunch of green onions – finely chopped

1 can organic garbanzo beans – drained and rinsed

1 can of organic red kidney beans – drained and rinsed

½ pound of fresh green beans – cut into bite size pieces and blanched. 

Fresh basil – sliced 

Dressing:

½ fresh squeezed lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil 

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup 

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 

Chop all vegetables, rinse/ drain garbanzo & kidney beans.  Boil a pot of water to cook the green beans and combine in a large bowl.  I made the dressing in my blender.  Add all ingredients to blender and mix.  Combine the dressing with the beans and allow to marinate in the fridge (overnight) if possible.  Season with salt and pepper! 

***Vegetarians unite…this can certainly serve as meal, I added fresh cubed avocado the next day for lunch and it was nothing short of perfect. Makes a great side dish to grilled meats and would be awesome to bring to a picnic. ***

Farmer’s Market Fritatta 

12 eggs – use 6 of the yolks and all egg whites 

1 package of frozen spinach

1 package of frozen petit peas

1 finely chopped red bell pepper

1 bunch of green onions – finely chopped

 Light shredded cheese….I used the light Mexican variety from Trader Joe's

Season eggs with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. 

In a large non-stick frying pan, add a swig of olive oil and stir fry all veggies.  Separate the eggs…you can certainly use all 12 yolks and it would be amazing but to keep it on the lighter side, I only used 6 of yolks and it turned out fabulous. Whip eggs until fully combined (whites and yolk) & season.  Add shredded cheese to eggs and fold into sautéed vegetables.  Allow it took on the stove top and finish in the broiler of the oven.  This will cook the top without having to flip it.  Cook until browned and firm. 

You can certainly add ham or whichever veggies suit your taste!  Enjoy! 

Wishing you guys a fit and fun weekend!