FLAVOR BOOSTERS Mexican-inspired flavors make these hardy sides hard to resist. Black beans are enlivened by chili powder and lime; peppery watercress is topped with crunchy toasted pepitas and a cuminscented dressing.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pepitas on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden brown, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add watercress; toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with pepitas.
About Pepitas
Step 3
Remove the white hull from pumpkin seeds, and you’re left with a Mexican favorite: delicately flavored green pepitas. Look for them next to nuts at your supermarket, in Mexican specialty shops, or in health-food stores. Toast them and try in a salad or as a healthy snack.
nutrition information
Step 4
(Per Serving)
Step 5
Calories: 116
Step 6
Fat: 10.4g (1.6g Saturated Fat)
Step 7
Protein: 4.5g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 3.2g
Step 9
Fiber: 0.9g
