Black Bean and Corn Salad With Homemade Tortilla Chips

"This recipe is MUCH simpler than it sounds! It's very tasty and light. Originally, I came across this recipe on the WCHS NEWS web site, on which they said it was from a book by Bridgett Swinney (Copyright 1993 by Fall Rivers Press) called Eating Expectantly: The Essential Eating Guide and Cookbook For Pregnancy. It also doubles as a low-fat and generally healthy-eating recipe. I made some adjustments to the recipe myself, but I will post the original recipe and add my own personal suggestions here. I added 1/3 c. minced bell pepper, and 1/2 small jalapeño pepper, minced. I'd also recommend reducing the cooking time for the tortillas to 8 minutes per side, mine over-baked at 20 minutes. Also, I wouldn't personally recommend using the yogurt sauce as a dip for the tortillas, it's too spicy because of the cumin. It is VERY good as a dressing on the salad, though. I also served each with 4 eighths tomato instead of 2 quarters. The jalapeño won't add much (if any) heat, but it seems to eliminate or at least reduce the gastric distress suffered during the digestion of beans. Might as well stop a problem before it starts :)"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix corn, beans and dressing in container with lid.
  • Marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cut each corn tortilla into 6 triangular pieces and bake on cookie sheet for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once (I recommend 8 minutes per side).
  • Spoon bean and corn mixture over lettuce.
  • Sprinkle 1 ounce of shredded cheese on each serving.
  • Garnish with 2 quarters (4 eighths) tomato.
  • Mix yogurt, cumin and garlic powder.
  • Serve with yogurt sauce and warm tortilla chips.
  • (Tabasco and crushed red pepper flakes also make nice condiments for this dish). Enjoy.

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I'm a country girl, born and raised in North Carolina. I haven't had the pleasure of visiting all around the world, but at least it's nice to try some of their cuisine :) I'd love to travel to all the places with the fantastic dishes and enlightening cultural differences, maybe one day. I have a passion for music, poetry and of course COOKING!!! :)
 
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