Energy & Blood Sugar Control

Bean & Greens Bowl: cooked beans, leafy greens and olive oil

Bean & Greens Bowl

10 min·2 servings·Easy·12 g protein·9 g fiber·250 kcal

Per serving: 250 kcal · 12 g protein · 28 g carbohydrate · 10 g fat · 9 g fiber

Behavior trigger

Use this when meals feel unbalanced or low in fiber.

Energy Crash

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked beans (black beans or chickpeas)
  • 1–2 cups leafy greens (spinach, kale, or arugula)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Step 1

    1. Warm beans in a pan or microwave. 2. Lightly sauté greens in olive oil until wilted (or leave raw). 3. Combine beans and greens in a bowl. 4. Drizzle with lemon juice or vinegar. 5. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Best time to use

Lunch or dinner

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