Black Bean Avocado Salsa Recipe

This vibrant Black Bean Avocado Salsa is the perfect vegetarian appetizer or snack! Creamy avocado, zesty lime, and hearty black beans create a flavor explosion that will have you reaching for more. This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is guaranteed to impress. Perfect with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 77.6 kcal

Protein 4g

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The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bean Avocado Salsa

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Fresh Cilantro
Tomatoes
Avocados
Green Onion
Salsa
Garlic

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How to Make Black Bean Avocado Salsa

Dice the red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using) finely.
In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth but with some chunks remaining.
Add the black beans, diced red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently mix everything together.
Stir in the corn kernels.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice or salt to your preference.
Gently stir in the cumin and chili powder.
Serve immediately or for best flavor, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add avocado pit to the mixture to prevent browning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Bean Avocado Salsa?

Black Bean Avocado Salsa takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Bean Avocado Salsa?

Black Bean Avocado Salsa has approximately 77.6 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Bean Avocado Salsa?

The key ingredients for Black Bean Avocado Salsa are Black Beans, Cumin, Fresh Cilantro, Tomatoes, Avocados, Green Onion. See the full list with measurements above.