Middle Eastern Bean Tabbouleh

Middle Eastern Bean Tabbouleh

wtorek, 11 lutego 2014

Middle Eastern Bean Tabbouleh

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (or use chickpeas, white beans, etc.)
• 2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or green)
• 1 cup Italian parsley, chopped (packed)
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup mint leaf, cut in thin strips (packed)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

• 1 Combine beans, tomatoes, green pepper and parsley in mixing bowl.
• 2 In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with salt and cayenne. Mix in oil. Pour over bean mixture; toss well. Mix in mint and cilantro, if using. Let it sit 20 minutes so flavors meld together. This will keep in the fridge 24 hours, tightly covered. Enjoy!