Vegan Middle Eastern Bean Salad with Parsley and Lemon (Balela)

INGREDIENTS

1 can

black beans, rinsed well and drained

1 can

garbanzo beans, rinsed well and drained

1 cup

chopped green onion (or less)

1 1/2 cups

chopped fresh tomato (about 6 small tomatoes)

1 cup

finely chopped fresh parsley

3 tbsp

fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1/2 tsp

garlic puree (or use finely minced fresh garlic)

4 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp

salt

fresh ground black pepper