• 1/3 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ounces low-fat cheddar or Colby cheese
• Few slices red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
• Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Pinch of ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy.

Variation: For a bean dip, purée all the ingredients and enjoy with raw vegetables such as sliced bell peppers and carrot and celery sticks.

Nutrition Information:

Calories 395 | Carbs 45.2 g | Protein 26 g | Fat 12 g | Fibre 9.5 g