2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans
1 sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil, or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cooked pasta, orzo
4 cups fresh spinach
Mix beans, olives, tomatoes, onions and cilantro in large bowl. Mix oil, lime juice, cumin, pepper and salt; toss with bean mixture. Stir in pasta. Let stand for 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature as a side dish or on spinach.
Makes 6 servings.
Calories……119…..Fat…..6 g…..Carbs…..13 g…..Sodium…..92 mg…..Fiber…..3 g.