Citrus Garlic Cuban Black Beans
Vinegar, orange, lime and garlic infuse these vegetarian beans with bold flavor. If you want to pump them up, saute bacon and stir in at the end.
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups cooked black beans
- 3/4 cup fresh corn, cut from cob
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons each lime juice and wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or coarse salt
Preparation
- In a large serving bowl, combine beans through cilantro, toss to combine. Whisk together oil and next 5 ingredients. Add to bean mixture and toss gently. Taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Cover and chill. Serves 10.
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