Vegan Goodness!
Black Bean and Mango Salad/Salsa
2 tsp veg. oil
1 ear of Corn – cooked and cornels cut off
1 Mango
1 can black beans, rinsed
4 scallions chopped
1 red pepper, finely diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 lime, cut in half and squeeze juice out
¼- ½ tsp Cumin
¼- ½ tsp Salt
¼ – ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove finely chopped
– Mix all ingredients together and serve as salsa with chips or serve over brown rice for a tasty and fresh light meal.
BLACK BEAN COUSCOUS topped with TOMATO SALAD – QUICK AND EASY!
– 1 Cup uncooked Couscous
– 2 Cups Water or broth (I usually do ½ and ½)
– ½ onion, chopped
– 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
– Olive oil
– Frozen (or fresh) corn
– 1 Can Black Beans, rinsed/drained
Tomato Salad:
– 2-3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
– Fresh basil
– Olive Oil
– Salt & pepper to taste
Put chopped tomatoes and chopped basil in a bowl, generously drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper
In a pot, sauté onion & garlic and corn in olive oil for about 2 mins. Add water/broth bring to a boil. Add Couscous & black beans, cover and let sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed. Top with tomato salad and serve!