Black-eyed Beans/ Peas Lebanese Salad - quick & easy salad for summertime

black-eyed beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas provide similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

In a deep pot, add dried beans, bay leaves & hot water. Allow beans to soak 1 hour.

Place pot on stove & bring water to boiling point - after boiling, lower heat to simmer 30 mins or more until beans are al-denté soft.

Meanwhile, prepare dressing in large heatproof bowl. Add crushed garlic with salt to make a paste using a pestle or end of rolling pin.

Add lemon juice & olive oil - set aside. When the beans are cooked, drain & rinse in colander. Transfer to bowl if still warm & mix with dressing.

Add the radishes, bell peppers & spring onions. Taste for seasoning & serve.

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