Spicy Black Bean Salsa

"This quick and easy black bean salsa has protein-packed black beans, frozen corn, and fresh veggies for a tasty Mexican-inspired appetizer. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, you can make this chunky, smoky salsa perfect for dipping tortilla chips. Thanks to its vegan and gluten-free ingredients, this homemade salsa is the perfect appetizer to make for a crowd with diverse dietary needs."

"Serve this flavorful chunky salsa with corn chips or in steamed corn tortillas with rice, or on top of salads, hash browns, or baked or mashed potatoes. For a smoother Spicy Black Bean Dip, simply blend all of the ingredients in a food processor. How to make Spicy Black Bean Salsa Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups) 1 cup chopped tomato ½ cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped red onion"

The salsa combines protein-rich black beans, corn, tomato, cilantro, red onion, lime and lemon juices, garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cumin for a chunky, smoky Mexican-inspired dip. Preparation involves pouring boiling water over corn, draining, then stirring the remaining ingredients together; total prep and cook time is about 20 minutes. Serve with corn chips, in steamed corn tortillas with rice, or atop salads, hash browns, baked or mashed potatoes. For a smooth dip, blend all ingredients in a food processor. Optional additions include jalapeño, mango, avocado, green chiles, green onions, or red bell pepper. Store chilled in an airtight container up to five days; lime juice helps preserve freshness.

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