Recipe Black eyed bean salad

[Morning Glory]

Ground coriander seed, coriander leaves (cilantro) and clementine add a delicate aromatic flavour to this simple salad. You could substitute a different type of bean but I think the firm texture and nutty, earthy flavour of black eyed beans works well here.

Ingredients
1 400g can black eyed beans, drained
½ tsp ground coriander
2 large medium red chilies, finely chopped (approx. 2 tbsp. chopped chilli)
3 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
8 baby tomatoes, chopped
A handful of coriander (cilantro) chopped
Zest of 1 clementine
2 tbsp clementine juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste

Method

1. Place the beans in a large microwave safe bowl. Add the ground coriander and mix well.
2. Microwave the beans, uncovered, for 30 seconds. Allow to cool.
3. Mix the remainder of the ingredients with the beans. Chill and serve.

1. 

 

[karadekoolaid]

That's fantastic. Love the combination of the beans (and no, I wouldn't change them) with the citric clementine and the faint orange-y flavour of the coriander seeds and the chiles to add a bite.

 

[Morning Glory]

That's fantastic. Love the combination of the beans (and no, I wouldn't change them) with the citric clementine and the faint orange-y flavour of the coriander seeds and the chiles to add a bite.

Thank you. It was a modest recipe created from a can of beans I had in the cupboard. And the clementines happened to be gracing my fruit bowl (I've been craving them and other citrus ever since being in hospital). And yes, it was the subtle orangey flavour of coriander which provided the link.

 

[Barriehie]

I love black eyed peas and you've provided another delightful way to eat them!