SUMMER DAY 23

Pretty Pairing

image BLACK BEANS + ORGANIC RED PEPPERS image

Why they’re more beautiful together: Get more from iron-rich black beans by pairing them with a source of vitamin C like organic red peppers, which increase the body’s absorption of plant-based iron. The next time you need an energizing snack, whip up a black bean salsa that includes a generous helping of diced raw red peppers, which retain much higher amounts of vitamin C than roasted peppers.