Ingredients
For the Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad:
- 2 cups Village Harvest Organic Ancient Grains Blend
- 1 bell pepper - grilled and sliced
- 1 red onion - grilled and sliced
- 1/2 head of garlic - grilled and chopped
- 1 jalapeno - grilled and chopped with or without seeds
- 3 stalks celery - chopped
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil - ripped
- 15.5 oz. black beans - rinsed and drained
- 15.5 oz. cannelloni beans - rinsed and drained
- 15.5 oz. red beans - rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tbs. dried oregano
Dressing:
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 6 - 7 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried coriander
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil
- 3-4 tbs. vegetable oil
Instructions
For the Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad:
- Prepare the Ancient Grains as directed and set aside.
- Heat a griddle or large cast iron frying pan and place the garlic in its skin, jalapeno, and bell pepper on the griddle to grill to a nice char. Keep an eye on the garlic so it does not burn. Allow to cool.
- Pop the garlic out of its skin, slice the bell pepper and chop the jalapeno with or without the seeds, depending on how much heat from the jalapeno you desire.
- Slice the onion and place the slices on the grill to get a gentle char.
- Place these vegetables in a bowl along with the chopped celery and fresh basil.
- Add the beans and give a gentle toss.
- Add as much of the grains as desired and once again give a gentle toss.
- Spoon the dressing over the salad as it is served.
Dressing:
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing and stir.
For the Grilled Chicken:
- Combine all the above ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Heat a cast iron griddle or large cast iron frying pan.
- Place the chicken on the griddle or in the pan over a medium heat. Do not over-crowd the pan.
- Cook for 4 – 5 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear.
- For a nice touch, grill Romaine lettuce leaves on the griddle by placing the leaves on the grill and placing a small cast iron pan on top of the leaves for about one minute. Drizzle with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
- Serve with feta cheese wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish