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                         Orange Basil Black Beans

Recipe By     : Parade: Idaho State Journal: 6-27-99
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  cups          cooked black beans -- to 3
   2                    scallions -- thinly sliced diagon
   1      cup           peeled and diced seedless cucumber -- 1/4 inch dice
   1      cup           seeded and diced ripe plum tomatoes -- 1/4 inch dice
   1      cup           thinly sliced celery -- halved lengthwise
   6      tablespoons   extra virgin olive oil
   4      tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
   4      tablespoons   finely slivered basil
   2      teaspoons     finely grated orange zest
                        salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Let rest, covered, at room
temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.

Note: If using canned black beans, rinse and drain beans.

per serving: 182 calories, 18g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 11g fat, no
cholesterol

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