Cannellini beans salad with roasted tomatoes, capers and olives

The large, rich and creamy white bean, are an excellent vegetarian substitute to meat and fish. Cannellini beans are an excellent source of protein, antioxidants, iron and dietary fiber

Why you should be eating tomatoes?

Contain a high level of lycopene excellent for the skin.
Contain a considerable amount of calcium and Vitamin K to help maintain strong bones.
Packed with Vitamin A and Vitamin C, an excellent source of antioxidants.
Vitamin B and Potassium contents reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.
Vitamin A contents improve vision, hair and skin health.

Sesame oil is one of the healthiest vegetable oil with its fantastic benefits: Improve hair, skin and dental health, contribute to stronger bones, reduce blood pressure and improve digestion and lower inflammation.
Ingredients

1/2 bowl cannellini beans, 4 cherry tomatoes, 1 clove of garlic, fresh cilantro, couple olives, 1 tsp capers, 2 tsp sesame olive oil, 3 tsp lemon juice, Himalayan salt.

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Mouna

Bio

Mouna is a 200-hours Yoga Alliance registered teacher who also completed 200-hours Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training with Master Yogananth. Mouna is an active member of Andiappan Yoga Community, teaching yoga to domestic helpers. Native of Morocco, Mouna has been immerged from a very young age in her rich traditional cuisine influenced by Berber, Moorish and Arab neighbors. Her mother, a fine cook continues the family traditions of distilling orange blossom, making olive oil, and preserved lemons. Mouna is passionate about simple, healthy and fusion homemade food recipes.