Indian Black Bean Salad

Name: Indian Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g black beans; 2 cups red onion; 1 cup cucumber; 1 cup tomato; 1 cup bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 2 inches ginger; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup chopped cilantro

Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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A flavorful and nutritious salad blending Indian spices with protein-rich black beans.

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Ingredients

Servings:

400 gblack beans(canned, drained and rinsed)
473 mlred onion(diced)
237 mlcucumber(diced)
237 mltomato(diced)
237 mlbell pepper(diced)
3 clovesgarlic(minced)
5 cmginger(grated)
1 tspcumin powder(optional)
1 tspcoriander powder(optional)
1 tspturmeric(optional)
1 tspcayenne pepper(optional)
1 tspsalt(optional)
1 tspblack pepper(optional)
2 tbsplemon juice(freshly squeezed)
237 mlchopped cilantro(chopped fresh)

Instructions

1
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
Tip: This will help to activate the spices.
2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Tip: Make sure to stir well to avoid burning.
3
Add the black beans, diced onion, cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: This will help to tenderize the vegetables.
4
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning as needed.
5
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
Tip: This will add a nice brightness to the salad.
6
Toss the salad to combine and serve.
Tip: You can serve this salad as a side dish or add it to a bed of rice or naan for a complete meal.

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