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Black Bean and Avocado Salad

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Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Easy, delicious and loaded with protein and fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry black beans
  • 2 1/4 cups filtered water
  • 1 fresh jalapeño chili (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp My Sage Gourmet Southwest Seasoning Blend
  • 1/2 tsp black ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
  • juice of 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 large avocado, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a pressure cooker combine water, dried black beans, ½ teaspoon sea salt, fresh jalapeño and garlic.
  2. Bring to pressure, reduce heat, and cook on low for an hour, until beans are tender but not falling apart.
  3. At this point most of the water should be reduced; uncover and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  4. In a salad bowl combine olive oil, My Sage Gourmet Southwest Seasoning Blend, black pepper, fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, onion, lime juice and avocado.
  5. Mix well and then add black beans; taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve hot over your favorite flour or corn tortillas.

Notes

For this recipe, I find the best flavor and texture comes from dried beans that have been soaked overnight. Using a high-quality brand of the freshest dried beans will make a huge difference in the overall taste.


You can also quick-soak dried beans by putting them in a pot with plenty of cold water, bringing it to a boil, turning it off after a minute or so and letting the beans sit for at least an hour before cooking.


Finally, a pressure cooker is not necessary if you have the time to simmer the beans until they are ready. Be sure to keep an eye on the water level, adding more as needed.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 534Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 641mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 14gSugar: 12gProtein: 22g

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© Carol Takakura
Category: Vegetarian

 

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