Beyond the Moon- 2 recipes

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Asparagus, Rice and Black Bean Salad

Avocado Vinaigrette

 

 

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Asparagus, Rice and Black Bean Salad

 

Recipe By : Beyond The Moon-Ginny Callan

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beyond The Moon Cookbook Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup brown basmati rice

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound fresh asparagus

4 large garlic cloves -- peeled and minced

1 large red bell pepper -- seeded and cut into

thin, 1/2-inch-long slices (1 cup)

5 scallions -- thinly sliced

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1/3 cup fresh lemon or lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon tamari

 

1. Bring the rice and 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the

heat, and simmer, partially covered, until the rice is tender, 30 to 40

minutes.

2. Combine the rice in a serving bowl with the black beans and olive oil.

Set aside.

3. Trim the tough ends from the asparagus, and cut it diagonally into

slices. (You'll have about 3 cups.) Steam the asparagus until barely tender,

about 5 minutes.

4. Stir the asparagus into the rice, along with the garlic, red pepper,

scallions, and cilantro.

5. Whisk the lemon juice with the salt, cumin, and tamari.

6. Stir the dressing into the salad, and serve at room temperature.

 

 

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Avocado Vinaigrette

 

Recipe By : Beyond The Moon-Ginny Callan

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beyond The Moon Cookbook Salad Dressings

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 large garlic cloves -- peeled

1/2 medium avocado -- pitted and peeled

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 Dash pepper

1/2 cup canola oil

 

Combine the garlic, avocado, parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender

or food processor. Process until smooth.

With the blender still running, carefully lift the lid and slowly add the

oil, processing until well combined.

 

 

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NOTES : This thick creamy dressing goes especially well on a green salad

with a Mexican main dish.