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Yucatan Bean and Pumpkin Seed Appetizer

This appetizer is very easy to toss together, and is a perfect example of the great potential of canned beans. Pumpkin seeds and lime juice together add an unusual, but delicious, flavor. Serve alone as a bean salad, with crackers or bread, or on a bed of lettuce. 

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

8 Servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 90
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g

Ingredients

¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 can (15 ½ ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained

1 tomato, finely chopped

⅓ cup white, yellow, or red onion, finely chopped

⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro

3-4 tablespoons lime juice

Salt

Ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan often, for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Coarsely chop in a food processor or with a sharp knife.
  2. In a medium serving bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, beans, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Season with more salt and lime juice, if desired. 

Adapted from Healthy Latin Cooking by Steven Raichlen. Oldways photo. Media: contact us for permission to reprint and for a hi-res image

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