Black-eyed beans with spinach and arugula – The Mediterranean Diet

Published on April 7, 2015 | By Not just olive oil |

A Healthy New Year’s Resolution:

“Add more fruits and vegetables to my daily menu”

The Mediterranean Diet is as simple as adding a few more fruits and vegetables to your daily menu.

Add one vegetable today.

Try making it a green leafy vegetable.

It can be anything – spinach, kale, lettuce, collard greens, etc.

If you eat out a lot, always make sure to include a salad or order extra veggies with your meal.

Eventually, your body will crave the feeling of well being that comes from eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.

Start off by cooking a traditional ancient “good luck” recipe that is based on the Mediterranean diet’s two basic elements:

Green vegetables and beans.

Enjoy the New Year with plenty of good luck and health!

“Eat Healthy, Delicious, Whole and Satisfying Food”

1kg/2 lbs. organic spinach leaves, washed, strained and coarsely chopped (if frozen, defrosted)
2 bunches arugula leaves, washed, strained and coarsely chopped
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
½ cup organic tomato juice
3 green onions, finely chopped, white and green parts
½ cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt, pepper
Garnish:
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped

1. Rinse beans under running water.
2. Cook beans in a pot with salted water until tender.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked beans, spinach, arugula, onion, tomato juice, wine, salt and pepper.
4. Pour all ingredients in a baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and cook in a preheated oven at 170°c/340°f for 40 minutes.
5. Garnish with chopped tomato and onion. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and olive oil when ready to serve.
6. Serve as a main dish with some crusty bread or as a side dish with pan-seared salmon/trout or any other light fish fillet. Yummy!