Avocado Bar

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 1 can (15.5oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 Tbsp safflower oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic (from 1 garlic clove)
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• coarse salt
• 1 large tomato, diced ( 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 4 limes
• 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbed (1/2 cup)
• 4 avocados, chilled

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Place beans in a bowl. Heat oil in small saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin, and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour oil over beans, and stir to coat; season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir together tomato, cilantro, onion, and juice of 1 lime. Season salsa with salt, and transfer to a serving bowl. Place cheese in a small serving bowl. Just before serving, cut avocados in half, remove pits, and squeeze remaining limes over flesh. Season with salt, and arrange on a platter. Serve with beans, salsa and cheese.