Diabetic Recipes: Fresh Salsa and Cuban Black Bean

Today DiabetaZone presents two diabetic recipes that vegetarian diet category;

Fresh Salsa

Ingredients;

• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 3 green onions with green tops, chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. 
2. Leave at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes for flavors to mingle. 

Cuban Black Beans

Ingredients;

• 2-1/2 cups dried black beans
• 1 tablespoons oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 2 quartt water
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Enough water to cover the beans
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions;

1. Cover the beans with cold water and soak them for 8 to 12 hours. Discard the water. 
2. Combine all ingredients in a large stock- pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. 
3. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat and allow beans to simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours with cover slightly ajar. 

The age of dried beans affects their cooking time. Older beans take longer; fresh beans cook faster.
That is about fresh salsa and Cuban black bean recipes for diabetics that you can try at home.