Thursday, January 31, 2008

Recipe of the Day!

HAVANA SALAD
Makes 6 Servings
Escape to the Caribbean the clean-eating way with this Cuban-inspired salad combining fresh vegetables, spices, rice, and beans.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup avocado, peeled and diced
1 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp cumin, ground
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
4 cups brown rice, cooked
15 ounces black beans, cooked, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine the avocado, vinegar, olive oil, cumin and black pepper, and then toss.
Now add the rice, tomatoes, beans, parsley and cilantro, and mix thoroughly.
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator before serving.

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING: Calories: 277 Fat: 7g Carbs: 45g Protein: 9g Cholesterol: 0 mg .
* Recipe, courtesy of : www.eatcleandiet.com for more information.

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