Monday, July 21, 2008

Picnic Caviar

Yes, good food and good friends = fun. Below is a little recipe that everyone seemed to enjoy. It is from the July/August Vegetarian Times. Also, check out Chris' grilled fish tacos and tequila lime aoili sauce as well as world famous magaritas.




Picnic Caviar

Ingredients

1/4 cup Rice vinegar
1/4 cupVegetable oil
1 tbs Sugar
2 cloves Garlic, minced (2 tsp)
1/2 tsp Dried oregano
1/2 tsp Dried basil
1 15-oz can pinto beans & black beans (I changed the recipe here)
1 1/2 cups Fresh corn kernels
1 Red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 Small red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 2-oz Can diced green chiles with liquid
1/4 cup Chopped cilantro



Preparation

1. Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, oregano, and basil in large bowl.
2. Stir in black and pinto beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, chiles, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

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