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Balela
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
I just tried this for the first time today and it was delicious. I bought it at Trader Joe's (because the sample was so good). I added half a can of tuna to it & loved it. But at $3.99 for an 8 oz container, it's not something I'm going to buy very often. Read more . Luckily, it's super easy to make! And healthy. And filling. And easy to make into a complete meal that the meateaters will like, and that won't heat up the kitchen. (I could go on ...)
Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, chopped or 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 t fresh mint, chopped
3/4 cup tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 t lemon juice or cider vinegar
good pinch sea salt
black pepper to taste
1 small cucumber, chopped (optional)
2 oz feta, crumbled (optional)
1 can (5 oz) solid white tuna, drained and flaked (optional)
Directions:
1. Put rinsed and drained beans into a large mixing bowl. Toss, very gently, with the remaining ingredients. Let stand about a half hour before serving. The optional ingredients are not authentic - I just think any or all of them would be good with it.
By RecipeOfHealth.com