Black Bean Fruit Salsa

Black beans, they're good for your heart...
Serve as a side dish, with tortilla chips, or on a taco!

1. CHOP A RED ONION

2. MIX TOGETHER: 2 T Olive Oil, 1/4 c Vinegar, 1 clove garlic, diced, jalapeno, diced

3. DRAIN 2 CANS BLACK BEANS

4. CHOP FRUIT (watermelon, mango, and/or apple)

5. CHOP fresh cilantro (if you have it)

6. MIX IT ALL TOGETHER and add SALT & PEPPER to taste.

Saffron Couscous with cranberries and almonds

This couscous is great served hot or cold. Goes great with a side of grilled veggies and any type of meat or tofu.

Ingredients:

2 cups hot water

3/4 cup dried cranberries

2 T Olive Oil

Pinch Saffron threads

1 cup Couscous

1/2 diced onion

3/4 cup chopped almonds

Preparation:

1. soak cranberries in some hot water for a few minutes, drain

2. bring to a boil: 2 cups water, saffron, and 1 T olive oil

3. stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. let stand for about 10 minutes.

4. in another pan, saute onions and 1 T olive oil until translucent and soft.

5. mix together onions, almonds, and cranberries and add to the couscous.