Notes On Mexican Black Bean Salad Recipe

By Henry Fox


It goes without saying that man cannot live without food. We need food for our muscles, tissues and for all the parts of our bodies. It is very important to make sure that the meal we consume is of good quality. It should also be prepared in the right manner using the right ingredients and items. It is so common nowadays to have a side dish accompanying the main course. This brings about variation in taste and flavors. In different countries, various side dishes are used and there are different methods of preparing them. In this instance, we look at Mexican black bean salad recipe.

They are so common in Mexico, Central and South America and other parts of the United States. They are easy to prepare with simple ingredients such as olive or canola oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, tomato paste and cilantro. They can accompany main dishes such as Mexican burritos, tacos and feijoda dish of Brazil. Consumption of black beans has a wide range of advantages.

The first and most important ingredient that will be required is one can of black beans, which should be properly rinsed and also drained accordingly. The other ingredient that will be equally important is also a can of kidney beans, and they also should be drained. Additionally, a can of cannellini beans is also mandatory, which should also be equally rinsed and drained. These different types will be very salient, in the process of preparing this highly delicious and colorful meal.

Presence of fiber in these beans makes them so useful in managing diabetes. The fiber also helps in lowering the cholesterol in the black beans. Cholesterol is bad for the heart. Different types of cancers are so common nowadays. Selenium, a mineral that helps in detoxification of some cancer-causing agents, is not found in most vegetables and fruits but it is available in these kind of beans.

It is also vital to have an onion, as is required for any other meal. Nonetheless, it is advisable to have the red onion. One half cup of olive oil will also be required, as well as a similar quantity of red wine vinegar. Lime juice will also be needed, advisably two tablespoons. One tablespoon of lemon juice is also necessary, as well as a reasonable amount of white sugar and salt.

Naturally, they also contain numerous vitamins and minerals. Studies have shown that eating black beans helps with the fight of heart diseases, gaining weight, reduces the risk of suffering from several cancers and diabetes. These health benefits make them so helpful to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Once all these ingredients have been availed, what now follows is how to prepare this special and popular meal. In a large bowl or even a dish of a reasonable capacity, you should thus combine the beans together, as well as the bell peppers, red onion and also the frozen corns. Consequently, in a rather small-like bowl, carefully whisk the olive oil together, alongside the other ingredients such as lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, sugars, cilantro, garlic, black pepper, and also the cumin.

In conclusion, taking a healthy meal starts with identifying the nutrition value of what you are about to prepare. In Mexico and other parts of the world, black beans are commonly used for their values when it comes to health matters. They are simple to prepare, with readily available ingredients, accompanies several dishes and can be taken by both young and old.




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