This delicious dish is also a visual rainbow of colors. It’s packed with protein and fiber. Great for a snack or side at a meal. It may be made in advance and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.
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This delicious dish is also a visual rainbow of colors.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Black Eyed Peas (freshly prepared or 1 can rinsed/drained)
1 1/2 cups Black Beans (freshly prepared or 1 can rinsed/drained)
1 1/2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels (about 2 ears) or 1 can 14 oz drained)
1 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes (about 3/4#)
1 medium Red Bell Pepper (or orange/yellow) chopped
1/2 cup chopped Red Onion
1/2 cup chopped Cilantro (leaves & stems)
1 Jalapeño, finely chopped (ribs & seeds removed)
2 T. Rice Wine Vinegar
2 T. Apple Cider Vinegar
Juice of 1 Lime (or Lemon)
2 T. Mince Garlic
1 T. Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Coriander
1/8 tsp. Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, toss together black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.
- In a small Mason jar, combine the vinegars, lime juice, garlic, maple syrup, pepper flakes, cumin, and coriander. Shake until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bean mixture in the serving bowl and toss until well mixed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- For best flavor, let the mixture marinate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- If adding avocado, mix in just before serving.
Notes
Serve with
whole grain tortilla or chips, raw veggies, bed of greens
Add Ins
Avocado – Diced Zucchini – Diced Cucumber
Swap
Chickpeas for black eyed peas or other legumes for black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
