Name: Hot Bean and Corn Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice (the juice of approximately 3–4 small limes; do not use lime juice concentrate); 1 teaspoon (or 1 clove) crushed garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 1/4 ounces) no-salt-added white corn, drained; 1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and very finely minced (more or less to taste); 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup loosely packed, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 ripe avocados, finely chopped

Hot Bean and Corn Salsa

If you're at a loss for what to serve for the start of football season, you'll want to try our recipe for hot bean and corn salsa. With its combination of green chilies and fresh jalapeños, this side will be sure to spice up game day!

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Ingredients

Preparation time:
30 minutesChilling time:
At least 1 hour

1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice (the juice of approximately 3–4 small limes; do not use lime juice concentrate)
1 teaspoon (or 1 clove) crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) no-salt-added white corn, drained
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and very finely minced (more or less to taste)
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup loosely packed, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 ripe avocados, finely chopped

Directions

Yield:
8 cups

Serving size:
1/2 cup

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir gently to combine. Add dressing from small bowl and toss gently to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Stir gently and serve with baked tortilla chips or tortillas or enjoy as a side dish or salad.

Calories: 120 calories, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 198 mg, Fiber: 6 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 fat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.