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October Dietitian's Pick: Beans- Black, Pinto, Kidney, Navy

Date: 10/3/2014 - 10/31/2014
Type: Health & Wellness

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Beans:

  1. May help to lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure levels, contributing to a healthier heart.
  2. A low glycemic index food which allows for a slower increase in blood sugars.
  3. Contain both fiber and protein which helps with appetite control and hunger.
  4. Contain fiber, a nutrient important for digestive health.
  5. Contain flavonoids which may help reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Chicken Taco Soup

All you need:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Hy-Vee no-salt-added black beans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can Hy-Vee no-salt-added pinto beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Hy-Vee corn, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can Hy-Vee tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces beer or chicken broth
  • 2 (10 ounce each) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 (1 ounce) package Hy-Vee taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • Hy-Vee shredded 2%-milk cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream and crushed baked tortilla chips, optional

All you do:

  1. Mix onions, beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, tomatoes, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic and chicken in a pot. Bring to a boil; then turn down to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips, if desired.