Orange basil black beans

 
                          Orange Basil Black Beans
 
 Recipe By     : Parade: Idaho State Journal: 6-27-99
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Beans
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2 1/2  cups          cooked black beans -- to 3
    2                    scallions -- thinly sliced diagon
    1      cup           peeled and diced seedless cucumber -- 1/4 inch dice
    1      cup           seeded and diced ripe plum tomatoes -- 1/4 inch dice
    1      cup           thinly sliced celery -- halved lengthwise
    6      tablespoons   extra virgin olive oil
    4      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
    4      tablespoons   finely slivered basil
    2      teaspoons     finely grated orange zest
                         salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
 
 Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Let rest, covered, at room
 temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.
 
 Note: If using canned black beans, rinse and drain beans.
 
 per serving: 182 calories, 18g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 11g fat, no
 cholesterol
 
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