Roasted Pepper and Black Bean Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 9 hours Prep: 9 hours Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 224 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6-8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups black beans, dried or 3 cups black beans; cooked
2 each sweet bell peppers red
2 each sweet bell peppers yellow
Dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon sugar
1 each garlic clove large
1/3 cup olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/3 cup basil fresh, chopped
4 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped, for garnish

Directions

Half the bell peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and stems.

If using dry beans, rinse well, drain, and add water to cover by 3 inches. Let soak overnight.

Drain and rinse soaked beans, discarding water. Add fresh water to cover by 3 inches.

Bring to boil, then loosely cover pot and simmer for about one hour, until tender but not mushy; season to taste with salt.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place cut peppers on broiling pan, 3 inches from heat.

Turn frequently until skins are blackened. Cool. Remove skins, and cut into 1inch squares. Combine in serving bowl with beans.

Combine dressing ingredients thoroughly; toss with beans and peppers.

Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 234g
Amount per Serving
Calories 224 74% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g28%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g13%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 8mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g9%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.0g5%
Vitamin A 11%  Vitamin C 581%
Calcium 4%  Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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