Asparagus, red pepper and beans salad
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This warm asparagus, red pepper and beans salad is healthy, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb. You can serve it as a main dish with brown rice, toast, couscous, quinoa or flat bread. Alternatively, serve it as a side dish, with grilled chicken, sausages or pork chops.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Splash of water
- 1 tin haricot beans
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion, red pepper and garlic.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus, then cut each into 3 pieces.
- Heat the oil in frying pan, then sauté gently the onion and red pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic & chilli flakes, then stir for a few seconds.
- Add the asparagus, water and vinegar.
- Cover the pan and cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the asparagus is tender.
- Add the drained beans and warm through. Season to taste.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Side - Steam - Supper
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Parties - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Beans - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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