Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Black bean, avocado and corn salad

Not guacamole, but similar idea. Love the idea of combining avocado, cilantro, black beans and tomato with corn-off-the cob and finely chopped red onion and garlic. Needs little more than that plus a bit of sea salt, black pepper and lime juice. The next day, I added cooked wheat berries to make it a hearty meal. Ummm.
1 avocado, diced
1 tomato, diced
1/4 c chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup dried black beans, soaked for several hours, then simmered till tender, about 45 minutes
1 cob of corn, cooked, with the corn cut off
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 T lime juice, or to taste
OPTIONAL: 3/4 c wheat berries, soaked for several hours, then simmered till tender, about 60 minutes
1. Combine the tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, beans, corn and wheat berries, if using.
2. Add the avocado and stir gently.
3. Combine the salt, pepper and lime juice and pour onto salad. Toss gently.
Delicious Nutritious