black-bean-and-bell-pepper-salad-2217.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Boil water and dates in heavy small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.",
        "Transfer date mixture to blender. Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin and coriander and pur\u00e9e. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before using.)",
        "Combine beans, bell peppers, onion and parsley in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)"
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 cup water",
        "16 dates (about 4 ounces), pitted, finely chopped",
        "1/2 cup fresh lime juice",
        "6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil",
        "2 tablespoons dried oregano",
        "4 teaspoons honey",
        "4 teaspoons ground cumin",
        "4 teaspoons ground coriander",
        "4 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained",
        "1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper",
        "1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper",
        "1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper",
        "1/2 cup chopped red onion",
        "1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Bean",
        "Citrus",
        "Onion",
        "Pepper",
        "Summer"
    ],
    "title": "Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/black-bean-and-bell-pepper-salad-2217"
}