Sunday, July 13, 2008

Picnic Caviar

Last night I had some of my family over for dinner. We made the blueberry sauce along with a delicious picnic caviar that we used as a side salad. Here is the recipe - give it a try!

1/4 cup Rice vinegar
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. Sugar
2 cloves Garlic, minced (2 tsp)
1/2 tsp Dried oregano
1/2 tsp Dried basil
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can pinto beans or black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups Fresh corn kernels
1 Red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
½ Small red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 2-oz Can diced green chiles with liquid
1/4 cup Chopped cilantro


Preparation

1. Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, oregano, and basil in large bowl.

2. Stir in black and pinto beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, chiles, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrient Information
Calories 189
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Protein 6 g
Sodium 433 mg
Fiber 7 g

-Source: Vegetarian Times

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