Mango Black Beans

Ingredients:

1 med Onion, chopped sm

2 cloves Garlic, chopped

2 cups cooked Black Beans or 1 can Black Beans

1/2 tsp Ginger, grated or 1/2 tsp Ginger powder

1 tsp of Cumin

1 Mango, sm cubes

1/3 c Pineapple juice (optional)

1/3 c water

Directions:

1. Saute onions for 3 min on med heat.
2. Add garlic, continue to saute for 2 min.
3. Add beans, ginger, cumin, juice, & water. Simmer for 8 min.
4. Add mango, cook another 2 min.
5. Serve alone or over rice.

Mango Nutrition:

Mangoes are high in Vitamin A & Iron. They also contain Vitamin B1, B2, B3, C, E, Carotene, Copper, Fiber, Folic Acid, Magnesium, & Potassium. Mangoes are low in calories, containing about 107 calories.

Mango Health Benefits:

Help aid digestion.
Antioxidants.
Helps fight off infections.
High in iron to help build blood.

Mango History:

Mangoes originated in the Himalayas in India and Burma. Mangoes were found in Hindu Scriptures dating back to 4000 B.C. In Sandskirt writings, the mango tree is central to a legend of undying love. Mangoes can be found year round. Ripe mangoes will have a green skin with hints of red, yellow, and orange.

Source of Nutrition, Health Benefits, and History come from: The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. with Lara Pizzorno, M.A., L.M.T.