Black Bean Salsa: Super Simple, Super Delicious! |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Did you know that beans are BOTH a protein and a vegetable? Black beans, espeically, pack a ton of nutrients, like fiber, folate and protein. Get a healthy serving of these nutrients with this delicious BLACK BEAN SALSA recipe. It goes great with grilled meat or seafood, and with tortilla chips. Another delicious suggestion: Make a breakfast burrito of eggs, green peppers, cheddar cheese and this black bean salsa wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla - What a delicious way to start the day! Ingredients:
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 (11 ounce) can of mexican-style corn, rinsed and drained |
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies |
1/2 cup scallion, chopped |
1 dash kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes (optional) |
1 avocado, peeled and cubed |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped |
Directions:
1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the first seven (7) ingredients; give a good stir.
2. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour - To allow the flavors to 'marry'.
3. Add the avocado to the chilled beans mixture and give a GENTLE stir.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle with the cilantro.
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