Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (or use chickpeas, white beans, etc.)
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2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (or green)
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1 cup Italian parsley, chopped (packed)
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1 lemon, juice of
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup mint leaf, cut in thin strips (packed)
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1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine beans, tomatoes, green pepper and parsley in mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with salt and cayenne. Mix in oil. Pour over bean mixture; toss well. Mix in mint and cilantro, if using. Let it sit 20 minutes so flavors meld together. This will keep in the fridge 24 hours, tightly covered. Enjoy!