Best Black Bean and Corn Salsa

This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is perfected with the addition of toasted cumin seeds and fresh lime juice.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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This favorite Tex-Mex inspired appetizer is perfected by adding toasted cumin seeds and fresh lime juice.

 

• Author: Regan Jones, RDN, ACSM-CPT

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 ripe tomato, dicd
• 1/2 medium purple onion, minced
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Instructions

1. Toast cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until brown and fragrant, stirring often.
2. Combine cumin seeds, black beans, and remaining ingredients; toss well.
3. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 1 week.  Serve with tortilla chips, over grilled chicken/fish or as a filling for quesadillas –