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Black Bean Salsa

Black Bean Salsa

85 Ratings
85 Ratings
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Black Bean Salsa
Makes: 26 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

This salsa uses fresh and canned vegetables that are available year-round and add flavor and beautiful color. Kids and grown-ups alike can't resist how good it tastes and smells.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed) (low-sodium)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, drained (low-sodium, 14.5 ounces)
  • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (can use other vinegar such as red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain and rinse beans.
  3. Put beans and tomatoes into large mixing bowl.
  4. Dice peppers, onion, and garlic. Add to mixing bowl.
  5. Mix cumin, cilantro, and vinegar. Pour on top of beans and vegetables.
  6. Stir well. 

Notes

Serve with baked whole grain tortilla chips.

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Source:

Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 26
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 141 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 26
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 20 mg
Potassium 141 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Copper 62 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 12 mg
Phosphorus 29 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 16 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 7 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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