Red Bean-Corn Relish
POSTED: 6:43 am EDT July 31, 2008
UPDATED: 6:15 am EDT August 26, 2008
Makes 4 cupsThis colorful relish makes an ideal partner to chicken or any grilled meat. It also steps in as a starring ingredient in a vegetarian salad that you will find here tomorrow. Or, simply serve with pitas as a cocktail snack.
1 (15-ounce) can red beans
1 ripe avocado, coarsely chopped
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (see Tip)
¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Salt to tasteStir together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
1 (15-ounce) can red beans
1 ripe avocado, coarsely chopped
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (see Tip)
¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Salt to tasteStir together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
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