Guest Author - Jennifer Murray

Making homemade salsa is easy with this black bean and tomato based recipe. It’s also healthy for you – black beans are naturally low fat, high in protein and fiber, and full of antioxidant flavonoids. Low calorie, high taste tomatoes are also a good source of antioxidants like Vitamins A and C. What are you waiting for? You can be enjoying a delicious homemade salsa in minutes.

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed

3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper

1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

1/4 cup lime juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground coriander

Directions
1. Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This makes a great thick salsa dip for tortilla chips, pita bites, etc.

Pour some salsa over scrambled eggs for breakfast with a kick.

Add salsa to chicken or beef Mexican dishes to enhance flavor and decrease dryness.