When you can get fresh organic corn on the cob this flavorful dish makes a great side dish to your South Western inspired meals. Add tomatoes fresh from your garden for even more flavor.
South Western Marinated Vegetables
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Author: Ama T. Opare
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Raw Food
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 ears of corn
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 2 Roma tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 2 clove garlic minced
- ½ to 1 jalapeño pepper chopped fine
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chipotle pepper powder
- (Optional - 1 can black beans rinsed and drained.)
Instructions
- Cut corn off the cob.
- Cut avocado 1/2 inch cubes.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half. If using romas cut into ½ inch cubes. Place in a medium bowl.
- Add cilantro, jalapeño, garlic and onion and mix well.
- Add drained and washed black beans if using
- Mix together the lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper powder. Pour over vegetables and mix well. Let veggies marinate for 15-30 minutes before serving.
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