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July 7, 2010

Two Minute Mexican Bean Salad

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I finally ventured back into the kitchen today. It was worth it:

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Yes, the moment you have been waiting for — a new 5 minute lunch! The stars:

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I suddenly seem to have no food in the house (I think the mouse ate it all…), so I decided to work on my “eat the pantry” challenge before I move. Enter:

Two Minute Mexican Bean Salad!

Simply drain and rinse the beans (you can use any kind; black beans and kidney beans are my favorites) and combine them in a bowl:

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Add some chopped tomatoes:

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And some seasoning! A used about 5 very hefty shakes each of cumin and chili powder, going along with the Mexican theme. (Sidenote — how have I not made any recipes using cumin recently?! Remember my “I Have a Love Affair with Cumin” post in December? Ah, memories.)

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I finished it off with some hot sauce! Cholula is my favorite. 

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And then I may or may not have tossed in some feta, for good measure. While it did make it betta, it also made it look kind of gross 😉 Oh well. These are sacrifices you must make for deliciousness. (If you have grated sharp cheddar cheese on hand, that would have been awesome as well!) 

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Then I tossed the creation on top of some mixed greens and spinach in a big tupperware. It made about three servings so I have leftovers, yay! 

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And for an afternoon snack, a toasted english muffin with some nut butter and local blackberry jelly (purchased at a cute country store during my trip to the Shenandoahs last month!) 

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All together now! I also grabbed an orange to have as a sweet ending to lunch. Fresh fruit is my favorite way to end a meal!

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And I’m off to work!

Have a great day, friends 🙂

- anne
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36 comments
  • Theodora @ Losing Weight in the City
    July 7, 2010 · 9:35AM:
    I think you should video these so we know they're really two minutes ;)
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  • Annie@stronghealthyfit
    July 7, 2010 · 9:41AM:
    That looks delicious! I'd totally make it- so easy :-)
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  • Jessica @ How Sweet
    July 7, 2010 · 9:45AM:
    I love Cholula...that sounds so good! And quick, too!
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  • Rachel S July 7, 2010 · 9:46AM:
    This looks great...I have all the ingredients on hand (well, except for hot sauce, I'll have to buy some), so I'm looking forward to making this very soon!
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  • Lindsay July 7, 2010 · 9:55AM:
    Thanks for adding the lunches to the "recipes" section! I feel like there is a fANNEtastic book in your future that features all this fun stuff. I'd like to reserve my copy now, please :-)
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  • Heather C
    July 7, 2010 · 10:13AM:
    I heart beans + salad!! And, you'd be proud (mostly b/c I thought of you as I was sprinkling) - Cumin made it's way onto my lunch today too, alongside some ground red pepper (spicayyy). I'm already excited about it!
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  • Bekah
    July 7, 2010 · 10:47AM:
    Perfect meal for the hot days of summer when you just don't feel like cooking!
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  • Morgan @ Life After Bagels
    July 7, 2010 · 10:49AM:
    I love throwing seasoned beans over salad . . . good combination And I also share you love of cumin :)
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  • Anne @ the doctor takes a wife
    July 7, 2010 · 11:00AM:
    usually I'm not a big fan of beans, but I'm going to give this a whirl :) Definitely would switch things up around here!
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  • Heather (Heather's Dish)
    July 7, 2010 · 11:20AM:
    i LOVE mexican bean salads...this one looks incredible! i've recently fallen in love with cumin and all of it's glorious smokiness! yum :)
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  • Matt
    July 7, 2010 · 11:46AM:
    That looks like Nutzo on that english muffin. Love that stuff ;)
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    • Anne P
      July 7, 2010 · 11:51AM:
      Good eye ;)
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  • angie July 7, 2010 · 12:28PM:
    yummy! have a great day!
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  • Rachel
    July 7, 2010 · 1:15PM:
    Yummy!!
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  • DHP July 7, 2010 · 1:15PM:
    Looks awesome. Thanks for sharing it...
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  • Kris S July 7, 2010 · 1:23PM:
    Glad you made it back to the kitchen ;) Where is the mouse???
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    • Anne P
      July 7, 2010 · 1:24PM:
      Two are dead :/ Hoping that's the last of them... I feel bad that the pest guys we have used traps that killed them but I don't want them in the house! :(
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  • Abby
    July 7, 2010 · 3:23PM:
    YUM. I use cumin all the time!!!! I'm definitely having a love affair with it too!
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  • Jenna
    July 7, 2010 · 4:11PM:
    This looks great! Another great, easy and portable lunch option. Thanks!
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  • Johanna B
    July 7, 2010 · 5:50PM:
    Your bean salad looks yummy. Think I would've added some pico de gallo with the tomatoes. Of course, I like most things with fresh pico de gallo added. I'm making myself hungry.
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  • Lisa (bakebikeblog)
    July 7, 2010 · 6:36PM:
    What a wonderful (and speedy) dish!!!! Love it!
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  • amanda
    July 7, 2010 · 6:40PM:
    Looks delicious. I know when I play the "lets eat the pantry since we are moving" game it always allows for some interesting and creative meals. Have fun with that!
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  • Lauren
    July 7, 2010 · 8:06PM:
    You are the queen of seamless, minimal ingredient meals! And you always make them look so incredible.
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  • Jeannine July 7, 2010 · 9:56PM:
    This looks really good! Thanks for a new fresh idea for lunch!
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  • Jackie (Peaces of Earth)
    July 8, 2010 · 12:35AM:
    I love your 5 minute lunches! This one looks amazinnngg. Hot sauce and cumin?! I'm in!
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  • Irene Penn (Renie) July 8, 2010 · 11:42AM:
    You know, I had never eaten almond butter until I saw it on your blog.I ordered some from Amazon, (individual packets) and I have been in love with it for a month now. I am getting ready to order more. Thanks for sharing. I am a southern girl and have never liked peanut butter. It's almost unheard of not to like peanut butter in Georgia. I tried the english muffin and almond butter and blackberry jelly, um um good.
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    • Anne P
      July 8, 2010 · 6:32PM:
      Yay I'm so glad! :)
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  • Jessica September 30, 2010 · 2:54PM:
    I have ALL of these things in my kitchen and will likely be making this for lunch tomorrow! Thank you :)
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  • Jeri September 30, 2010 · 8:03PM:
    I think it cries out for a handful of frozen corn...especially the kind that has bits of peppers and onions in it. Mmm...cumin!
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  • PRAIRIECROCUS October 1, 2010 · 3:12AM:
    Delicious, healthful dish ! Thanks !
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  • Sandra
    October 1, 2010 · 7:55AM:
    I am going to make the recipe this weekend. It sounds like a great salad but also could be a great dip for football and much healthier.
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  • Jennifer October 1, 2010 · 8:23AM:
    I'm not crazy about beans, but with all the spices and hot sauce and cheese, it sounds really good. I think I'll try it!
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  • Danielle Roberts October 1, 2010 · 10:09AM:
    Sounds fantastic!!! I'm heading out to buy some groceries!! Thanks.
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  • Ann B October 2, 2010 · 12:05PM:
    Haven't made it yet (just read it, but know I have every thing except the orange). It sounds great and I am now a fan!
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  • Hector G. Garcia May 23, 2011 · 6:59PM:
    I love some Cotija cheese(grate ;), i mean great sub for feta.) Girl these recipes are impressive!!
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