Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Avocado Bar 3.5 (30) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 4, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Think of this as an update on the taco bar: Lay out a platter of seasoned, lime-doused avocado halves and bowls of toppings, and let guests help themselves. Ingredients 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 garlic clove) ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt 1 large tomato, diced (1 ½ cups) ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves ¼ cup diced red onion 4 limes 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (½ cup) 4 avocados, chilled Directions Place beans in a bowl. Heat oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin, and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour oil over beans, and stir to coat; season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir together tomato, cilantro, onion, and juice of 1 lime. Season salsa with salt, and transfer to a serving bowl. Place cheese in a small serving bowl. Just before serving, cut avocados in half, remove pits, and squeeze remaining limes over flesh. Season with salt, and arrange on a platter. Serve with beans, salsa, and cheese. Johnny Miller Rate it Print