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Beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the longer you live?

Recent studies have shown that black beans, in particular, can have an effect on lowering cholesterol, preventing blood sugar levels from spiking too quickly and that one serving a day can help with your health- which makes them my favorite food this week.
So, in honor of my new love, here are some easy, black bean recipes. Enjoy!

Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers - from Care2.com
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Two 16-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into short thin strips
½ cup natural low-fat vinaigrette
½ cup fresh parsley
½ to 2/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and top with feta cheese.

This is one of my favorite recipes, especially because it's so easy! (And, who doesn't love feta cheese?)

Another classic: the Black Bean Burger-

Mix hamburger meat with a can of black beans (mashed) and mix in onions with 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs.
Form patties with your hands and grill, as with any other burger. Delicious, and (slightly) more healthy.





Voila!

Don't believe what they say- beans will give you much more than gas.