Black Bean Salsa
This is on our meal plan every other week, it is one of my absolute favorite things to make. It’s super versatile, you can use it to top dishes with, as a side or as a salsa.
The ingredients are interchangeable so if you prefer a different type of bean (i.e. Chickpeas, Black Eyed Peas) or Pepper (Bell, Jalapeño), it is easily adjusted. You can also customize it to fit your desired flavor profile, maybe you like things on the sweeter side or spicy, or both!
“This is an easy dish to make for events, a true crowd pleaser with the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and citrus.”
Black Bean Salsa Recipe
Many Black Bean Salsa’s do contain corn, this is an optional ingredient. Traditional corn is not easily digested by many and unless you can verify that it is organic and non gmo, it’s best to skip this ingredient.
If you have access to organic corn on the cob, you can roast it prior to adding to this recipe for a deeper flavor.
Black Bean Salsa Ingredients
Ingredients
I cup of Peppers chopped
1/2 small Red Onion diced
3 tbsp Fresh Cilantro
1/2 Avocado chopped ( save till right before serving)
1 cup Black Beans
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp Coconut Sugar
Juice of 1 Lime
Pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
Optional Ingredients: Seasonal Chopped Fruit, Organic Corn
Black Bean Salsa Directions
Directions
1. Place rinsed beans, peppers, onion, cilantro and oil in a bowl, mix well
2. Add seasonings, mix again, taste, and adjust to your desired flavor (sweet, citrus, spicy)
3. Keep chilled till right before serving
4. Add avocado and fruit last so it doesn't get mushy
5. Gently mix one last time before serving
Depending on use, makes approximately 5-6 servings
Will keep in refrigerator 3-4 days without avocado, 1-2 days with
Ingredient Benefits:
Black Beans -Rich in antioxidants, great source of plant based protein
Avocado - High quality fat, heart healthy, improves mood
Avocado Oil - High quality fat, heart healthy
Peppers - High in Vitamin C
Cilantro - Aids digestion, contains anti-inflammatory properties
Lime Juice - Natural digestive aid, natural preservative, aids detox function
Cayenne - Promotes circulation, contains antioxidants, aids digestion
Red Onion - Regulates blood sugar, support cardiovascular health
Himalayan Sea Salt - Contains essential nutrients, regulates blood sugar
Seasonal Produce - Using produce that is in season provides a wide variety of benefits and supply of essential nutrients.
Sarah’s Tips:
Take advantage of using seasonal produce in this dish.
I love Pomegranate season as the seeds are on of my favorite additions to this salsa, providing a tart, sweet flavor and a crunch!
Pineapple and mango work very well with this recipe too.
Customize this dish based on your favorite flavor, you can add extra fruit or a little extra coconut sugar for it to be on the sweeter side, hotter peppers, chili powder and more cayenne for spicy and for a citrus twist you could add some extra lime juice or try an orange.
Add your fruit and avocado just before serving so it doesn’t get brown or mushy. The citrus will help preserve the avocado but only temporarily.