White and Black Beans with Onions and Peppers

The title tells you the ingredients, but not the fact that there are only 4 grams of fat per serving in this satisfying salad. It can be made up to 1 day before serving to allow flavors to blend.

19% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

1 cup finely chopped red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained
Red and green pepper rings

*May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener

Saute onions and garlic in oil until crisp tender in medium skillet; remove from heat and cool until warm.

Stir vinegar, peppers, parsley, Equal , salt and pepper into onions.

Pour onion mixture over combined beans in a bowl; mix well. Garnish with pepper rings.

Nutrition information per serving: 174 cal., 9 g pro., 27 g carb., 4 g fat, 0 mg chol., 78 mg sodium

Food exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat