Peppery Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Name: Peppery Black Bean Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; Chopped Tomato; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Garlic; Salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Spice up your next gathering with this vibrant Peppery Black Bean Salsa! A tempting mix of zesty lime, fiery jalapeño, and sweet corn, this salsa is bursting with flavor and color. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or melba toasts. Easy to make and even better chilled!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 103.2 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peppery Black Bean Salsa

1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
Chopped Tomato
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Garlic
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Peppery Black Bean Salsa

Finely dice the red onion (1/2 cup), jalapeño (1-2, seeded and minced - adjust to your spice preference), and red bell pepper (1/2 cup, diced).
In a medium bowl, combine the diced red onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
Add the black beans (1 (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained), corn (1 cup, frozen or fresh), cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped), lime juice (3 tablespoons), olive oil (2 tablespoons), and cumin (1 teaspoon).
Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips, crackers, or melba toasts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

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0 g

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