When pulling the previous recipe for black bean patties, I thought of
another recipe that is our fallback when we don't have time to cook or when
company shows up unexpectedly. Thought I'd share, although it's not a
strict recipe, per se.
-di
Black Bean "Salsa"
Preparation Time :0:10
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 can black beans, cooked -- rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn kernels -- cooked (I often steam frozen corn
into the microwave for a few minutes, then rinse in cold water)
1 can tomatoes with green chilis -- drained
2 green onion -- sliced
5 cloves garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons fresh or dried cilantro (coriander leaf)
dash lime juice
Drain all ingredients well before combining. Mix well. Serve.
Scoop up with baked corn chips or serve on a bed of greens.
This recipe is so forgiving . . . fresh tomatoes and jalapenos, or canned .
. . cilantro and/or green onion . . . the only really, really necessary
ingredient in our minds is the lime juice, which adds and mixes flavor, and
cuts the sharpness of garlic and peppers just a tad (it can still be plenty
spicy!). I just squeeze half a small lime and toss everything.
-- Di Coldiron
-- dcold@xxxxxxx
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