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Fruity Black Bean Salsa

The fat in this salsa comes from avocado, an excellent source of monounsaturated (good) fat. It helps increase your HDL (good) cholesterol level and decrease your LDL (bad) cholesterol level.

This recipe goes with Shredded Grilled Tilapia Tacos

Southern Living JANUARY 2005

Yield: Makes 7 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Prep time:15 Minutes

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
1/2 red or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 jalapeÃ±o peppers, seeded and minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Combine black beans and next 5 ingredients in a glass bowl. Whisk together rind and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, and drizzle over bean mixture. Toss gently to coat. Cover and chill salsa until ready to serve.

*1/2 (24-ounce) jar papaya available in the produce section of your supermarket may be substituted for fresh papaya. If you can't find papaya, substitute 2 ripe mangoes, cubed.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 88
Calories from fat: 40%
Fat: 3.9g
Saturated fat: 0.5g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
Protein: 2.5g
Carbohydrate: 14g
Fiber: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.8mg
Sodium: 296mg
Calcium: 25mg

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