Three-Bean Tomato Cups

Name: Three-Bean Tomato Cups
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 pound fresh wax beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch strips; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 large firm tomatoes

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh wax beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch strips
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 large firm tomatoes

Directions

1

Place the green and wax beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the black beans, red pepper, onions and cilantro.
2

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3

Cut a 1/4-in. slice off the top of each tomato; scoop out and discard pulp. Using a slotted spoon, fill tomato cups with bean mixture.