Cheap, Healthy Recipes

I wanted to share a couple of recipes I've made lately.

Can I call it a recipe if I don't have exact measurements?

I was inspired by all the hummus related talk at Pioneer Woman, and the bean salad/cilantro chatter at My Charming Kids...as we are slowly trying to take steps to healthier eating around here.

Black Bean Salad

1 can black beans

1 can corn

1/4 chopped onion

1 handful chopped cilantro

3/4 juice of a medium lemon

Pinch of Salt

Pinch of Garlic Salt

Mix all ingredients, chill.

Serving idea: Cut Avacado in half, spoon bean salad on top.

This was a big hit for all ages--from my 1 year old, to my hubby, to my MIL and Mom. It is light and refreshing!

Make-do Cilantro Hummus

1 can garbanzo beans

2 cloves fresh garlic

1 handful cilantro

Salt to taste

1 Squeeze of Lemon Juice

Mix all ingredients in food processor.

Tahini is not in my budget, we were out of olive oil, etc. I used what we had, and this turned out pretty tasty! My husband spread it on bread, and I used it as a dip for carrot sticks. Very versatile!

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