Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Black bean and orange salsa with brown rice

1cup of uncooked brown rice ( cook according to the directions on the package.
1 navel orange
1can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1orange pepper, chopped and seeded
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1tbs fresh lime juice
1tsp olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1ripe avocado, chopped

Grate 1tsp of zest from orange and set aside. Peel and section orange, holding it over a medium bowl to reserve juice. Chop sections and place them, with all juice collected, into bowl. Add beans, orange pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and scallions.
Whisk together lime juice and oil in a small bowl. Mix into salsa. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix orange zest. Let salsa stand for 30 minutes or more.
Once rice is done toss with bean salsa and chopped avocado and serve.


2 comments:

  1. Happy New Year, Lydia.
    Hope the year brings you much joy!
    I like the new look of your blog!

    Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
    I will make it!

    Margie :)

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  2. Hi Margie,
    Thank you! I just tried this recipe today and it was delicious! It's also very healthy. I have a few new healthy vegan recipes to share on my blog this month.
    Have a wonderful evening!
    Lydia

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