Summer Corn Black Bean Medley Recipe


Submitted by critterkeeper

Makes 8 servings


I made this up last summer...but it can be enjoyed year round. Flavors get even better as it sits.

Ingredients
15 ounce black beans, drained and rinsed well
15 ounce corn, drained
2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice (more if desired)
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 medium avocado, diced
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (more if desired)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in medium sized bowl.

  2. Allow to chill at least one hour before serving -- toss one last time.

Categories

Beans, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetables, First Course, Salads, Side Dish, American-Southwestern, Fourth of July, St. Patrick's Day, Super Bowl, Advance, Chill, No Cook, Quick, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 174.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
278
Calories from Fat
46
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.1g
8%
Saturated Fat
0.8g
4%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
122mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates
47.7g
16%
Dietary Fiber
11.7g
47%
Sugars
4.2g
Protein
14.1g
Vitamin A 13% • Vitamin C 43%
Calcium 8% • Iron 18%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A 		  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in magnesium
  • High in potassium
  • High in thiamin
  • High in vitamin C
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