Warm Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This Black Bean and Corn salsa is wonderful topped on everything from Taco Salads to yummy quesadillas providing a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped, seeds and ribs removed for a milder flavor
- 3 green onions finely chopped including the green parts
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 16 oz sweet frozen corn
- 15 oz canned Low Sodium Black Beans rinsed and drained
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder or to taste
- ½ tsp cumin or to taste
- ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 TBS fresh cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- First, heat 3 TBS of olive oil in a large sauté pan.
- Add red pepper, jalapeno, green onion, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Then add frozen corn, black beans, lime juice, and seasonings.
- Mix well and cook over medium heat until corn and black beans are heated thoroughly.
- Next, stir in fresh cilantro
- Enjoy this warm salsa over tortilla chips, grilled fish, grilled chicken, in quesadillas, over nachos, or in a taco salad. The possibilities are endless!
