Tropical flavors of mango and citrus complement black beans in this colorful salad loaded with Vitamin E and easy-to-create Culinary Artistry Appeal.Good Source of Vitamin E
One of the 13 essential vitamins needed for the body to function. You can find Vitamin E in Avocado, Dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, asparagus, turnip greens), Margarine (made from safflower, corn, and sunflower oil), Oils (safflower, corn, and sunflower), Papaya and mango, Seeds and nuts, Wheat germ and wheat germ oil.
Serves 6
2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
2 ripe but firm mangoes, peeled and cubed
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
Gently toss avocado with 1 tablespoon of the lime juice in a medium bowl. Add mango and jalapeño and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, cilantro, salt, pepper and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in oil until thoroughly combined to make a thick dressing. Add avocado mixture and black beans and toss gently. Spoon salad onto plates, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Serve over a bed of fresh leafy spinach greens
Nutritional Information
Calories 240; Carbohydrates 27g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sugars 11g; Fiber 8g; Sodium 27mg; Fat 315g; Protein 5g
* Source: Whole Foods Market, Medicine Plus, Preventive Health Guide, Puritan's Pride
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Vitamin E is fat-soluble and exists in eight different forms. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E and it also happens to be a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E fights harmful chemicals that can damage cells.
It helps those suffering from Crohn’s disease (an inflammatory bowel condition), cystic fibrosis (an inherited disease that affects the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver). Preliminary research has shown that Vitamin E may help prevent or delay coronary heart disease and cancer,
It’s not easy to get vitamin E from food. To be on the safe side, consider fortified foods and high quality nutritional supplements.
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