Black Bean Salad with Quinoa Pasta

Original Holistic Recipes
Blood Type B
Black Bean Salad with Quinoa Pasta

Ingredients: Serves 2

2 cans of organic black beans rinsed and drained
½ box of organic Quinoa pasta
½ of a fresh bunch of arugula leaves washed and shredded into a large bowl
½ bunch of fresh scallions washed and diced,
2 cloves fresh garlic diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro washed/dried and chopped
1 tsp. cumin spice, lemon pepper spice and paprika spice
Sea salt sprinkle to your taste and cracked black pepper for beans, salad and Quinoa pasta
2” piece of ginger root grated in bean salad
1 tsp. virgin olive oil for beans, 1 tsp. virgin olive oil for salad,
½ lemon squeezed with pulp and zest

Directions:

In a medium size pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil, add sea salt and Quinoa Pasta and boil al dente, (about 8 minutes). Drain pasta and set aside. Place rinsed beans in a bowl. Add olive oil, spices, cilantro, scallions, lemon and garlic evenly over beans. Mix beans with Quinoa pasta and mix well. Add 1 tsp. of olive oil and lemon with 2” grated ginger directly on your salad sprinkle sea salt and pepper to your taste, mix well and enjoy!

Daily Allowance Facts: Per each serving:
Calories 265, Protein 28g, Carbs 32g, Fiber 14g, Fat 12g, Sodium 240 mg

Health Benefits & Nutritional Facts:

Organic black beans are a great source of alternative protein and of cholesterol lowering fiber.
Beans have a high fiber content preventing blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, a good source of protein for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. When combined with whole grains such as rice, or Quinoa beans provide virtually fat-free high quality protein. Beans have an excellent source of the trace mineral, molybdenum, an integral component of the enzyme sulfite oxidase, which is responsible for detoxifying sulfites!
Organic Quinoa pasta contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles. Compared to other pastas, Quinoa is higher in protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn.
Organic fresh arugula leaves are high in chlorophyll which supports a healthy immune system and PH balances the body.
Arugula leaves are also high in calcium, vitamin K, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B9, and zinc.
Fresh cilantro is rich in phytonutrients, flavonoids and active phenolic acid compounds,
Cilantro may be an effective chelation therapy for people who have excess mercury in their systems.
Green onions-scallions are high in vitamins A, C, iron and calcium.
Virgin olive oil is a great healing oil and supports a healthy colon, heart and low cholesterol.
Ground cumin spice is a good source of iron required in the body to make hemoglobin in the blood, for the proper functioning of enzymes and for manufacturing proteins.
Cumin promotes a healthy digestive system and contains substances that protect against cancer.
Paprika is high in vitamin C.
Garlic is a good source of natural anti-biotic as well as supports a strong immune system and prevents parasites in the body.
Fresh ginger root aids in digestion and immune system support.
Lemon alkalizes the body.