September 2005 I've posted two recipes this month.  One of the reasons is because I couldn't decide which one to use.  They are also great for packing lunches.  Both are bean salads that will travel well in Tupperware and make a great entree or side dish.  Enjoy! White Bean and Pepper Salad 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp olive or canola oil 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp dried dill weed or fennel seed, crushed 1/8 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 tsp from a jar) 1 15-oz can white kidney beans, (or equivalent) drained and rinsed 1/2 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup sliced green onions In a medium mixing bowl, stir together lemon juice, oil, sugar, dill weed or fennel seed, pepper, and garlic. Add beans, green or sweet red pepper, cucumber, and green onions. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. Makes 3 (1 cup) servings. Nutritional Analysis: Calories: 148 Protein: 8 grams Carbs: 24 grams Fat: 2 grams Fiber: about 8 grams (soluble and insoluble combined) From Better Homes and Gardens New Dieters Cookbook 1992 ISBN: 0-696-01974-4 Currently out of print but you may find it on eBay or a used book store Garbanzo Bean and Vegetable Salad 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1 tsp from jar) 1 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried 1/8 tsp pepper 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 11/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli (microwave or boiled for about a minute) 1 7 1/2-oz can tomatoes, undrained, or cut up or fresh tomatoes 1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese (or a couple cheese sticks cut up) 1/2 cup sliced carrots In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, basil and pepper. Stir in garbanzo beans, broccoli, undrained tomatoes, cheese, and carrots. Toss to mix well. For easy lunches, divide mixture among 4 small airtight containers. Chill overnight. Store up to 3 days in refrigerator. Makes 4 servings. Carry in an insulated lunch box with a frozen ice pack. Nutritional Information: Calories: 224 Protein: 16 grams Carbs: 24 grams Fat: about 5 grams Fiber: about 5 grams From Better Homes and Gardens New Dieters Cookbook, 1992 ISBN: 0-696-01974-4 currently out of print but you may find it on eBay or a used book store. Archived Recipes Copyright 2002-2005 - Lisa Merrill