Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe
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Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe
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This black bean and corn salsa recipe is fire roasted with fresh lime and cilantro for a delicious topping or salsa for your next meal.
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Ingredients
- 5 ears un-shucked corn
- 6 vine ripe tomatoes seed removed
- 1 seeded jalapeno
- 1 seeded poblano pepper
- 1 peeled thickly sliced sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- two 16-ounce cans black beans strained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions optional
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat (450° to 550°).
- Place the corn in the husks onto the grill and cook for 20 minutes turning every 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, drizzle the tomatoes, peppers, and sweet onions with olive oil and place on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until grill marks have formed and tender.
- Remove everything from the grill. Once cool to the touch, shuck the corn and slice off the kernels, and medium dice the tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
- Add everything to a bowl along with the beans, lime juice, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper and gently mix until combined.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this homemade salsa up to 2 days ahead of time.
- How to Store: Place covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You can freeze this covered for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day or until thawed.
- How to Reheat: Add the salsa to a large sauté pan over high heat and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until warm.
- If you want more spice in this recipe, try using a serrano or habanero pepper.
- Remove the jalapeños if you do not like spicy foods.
- This salsa can be served hot, at room temperature, or cold.
- Some other ingredients to add to the black bean corn salsa, but not limited to, are red bell peppers, serrano peppers, fresh oregano, lemon juice, chili powder, or cumin.
- Try serving this salsa over top of my zesty grilled pork chops recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
81kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
877IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 877IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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