Coconut-Lime Bean Cups
Makes 25 cups
Ingredients
- 3 15oz cans of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 lbs fresh corn kernels, drained and rinsed if canned or thawed if frozen
- 3 cups red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red onion, small diced
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 2 limes, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: add chopped fresh herbs, like oregano, basil, or thyme
- Optional: use lettuce cups for serving
- Optional: add sliced cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, or other beans and peppers to taste.
Directions
- Drain and rinse the kidney beans. Place drained beans into a medium mixing bowl.
- Drain and rinse the corn if canned, or thaw and rinse if frozen beans. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Dice red bell peppers, cucumbers, and small dice red onion. Add freshly chopped ingredients to the beans and corn.
- Pour coconut milk into bowl. Slice limes in half and squeeze into the bowl.
- Mix gently with a spatula or large spoon until ingredients are well-distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using, garnish with fresh herbs.
- Taste for salt, and add to serving bowl or lettuce cups. Enjoy!