Guest guest Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Forwarding the message. September 7, 2009 Recipe Cannellini Bean Salad Bean salads are particularly hearty and should be an essential part of any recipe file. The combination of fresh veggies and nutty cannellini beans along with vibrant basil and dressing compliment each other nicely. This salad is more than delicious... it’s loaded with nutrition too. Beans are a low-fat source of protein, carbohydrates and fiber. The veggies, herbs and oil offer vitamins and minerals. So bring this dish to your Labor Day celebration or any potluck and enjoy! Ingredients: 1 large sweet red pepper (or roasted red peppers from a jar) 2 cans (15 oz.each) white kidney or cannellini beans 1 medium red onion, sliced & separated into rings 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar 2 Tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions: If using a fresh pepper, cut the red pepper in half and remove seeds. Broil pepper cut side down 4" from the heat until the outside blisters (about 8 minutes). Immediately place pepper in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes; peel off and discard charred skin. Cut pepper into strips and place in a large bowl; drain and rinse the beans and put into the bowl with onion and basil. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper; shake well; pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Serves 5. For this recipe, click here & visit www.ChooseVeg.com for more great vegan recipes! product Annie's Natural Dressing Looking to add some excitement to your salads and sandwiches? Check out Goddess Dressing, the most popular of Annie's Naturals Dressings. It's zesty, creamy, dairy-free and delicious! Made with wholesome organic ingredients like tahini, canola oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic, sesame seeds, and parsley, this is one dressing you won't want to go without. Other delicious vegan dressing varieties include Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette, Papaya Poppy Seed Dressing, Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing and Asian Sesame Dressing. Be good to your salad by trying one of these delicious dressings. For nutrition and product information, visit www.AnniesNaturals.com! health Oil Helps Nutrient Absorption Adding oil-based salad dressing to your veggies will help you to absorb nutrients. That’s according to scientists at Iowa State University who recruited graduate students for the study. The students ate salad greens and tomatoes along with various types of salad dressings every day for one month. Researchers analyzed blood samples before and after they’d eaten the salads in order to get precise measurements of the absorption of nutrients. Results revealed that people who had eaten fat-free or low-fat dressings didn’t absorb the beneficial carotenoids from the salad. Only the oil-based dressing helps the body absorb nutrients. Carotenoids are the pigments responsible for red-, yellow- and orange-colored fruits and vegetables, and are found in dark green vegetables such as spinach. Studies reveal that carotenoids have antioxidant activity which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Human studies have linked high consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduced risk of cancer. Researchers were not surprised by the findings of the fat-free vs. regular salad dressing study. “We already knew that carotenoids were fat soluble,†explains Wendy White, a professor of Human Nutrition at Iowa State University. The results helped reinforce the idea that a little fat is healthy. Other ways to help maximize the absorption of carotenoid nutrients include chopping or grating; the finer the particle size, the better the absorption of beta-carotene. To read the full article, visit www.NPR.org! Inspiration World Farm Animals Day World Farm Animals Day takes place on October 2nd. Each year, throughout the month of October, caring people around the world reflect on the cruelty inflicted on animals raised for food and educate their friends, family and communities about the benefits of a compassionate, plant-based diet. You can make a difference! Help us spread the message of compassion – simply request free handouts and distribute them in your community. Give these handouts to your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers and encourage them to order a free Veg Starter Kit. You can also place cards in bookstores, health stores, libraries, and other animal-friendly venues. Distributing handouts is easy and worth it. This small act of compassion will make a huge difference for the animals, human health, and the environment. To request free handouts to distribute in your community, visit www.WFAD.org! Pass it on! Thanks for reading this week's issue of Meatout Mondays! 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