Bean and Basil Salad

This simple salad is a lovely low GI option for summer.

Ingredients (serves 6)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 200g green beans, trimmed
  • 200g butter beans, trimmed
  • 1 large red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 420g can four bean mix, drained, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves

Method

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add green beans, butter beans and capsicum. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add four bean mix. Cook for 1 minute or until heated through. Remove from heat.
  2. Add basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining oil. Toss to combine. Serve.