Black Bean Pico de Gallo (Black Bean Salsa No Corn)
This quick and easy Black Bean Pico de Gallo (also known as black bean salsa with no corn) is such a flavorful side dish or appetizer! I've always been a fan of pico de gallo, and my favorite way to add extra nutrition and turn it into something special is with a humble can of beans! This pico is made with minimal ingredients including pantry staples and a few fresh items, and has a simple lime dressing. Proof that sometimes simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to a great recipe. 😊
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup chopped red onion (about ½ a large red onion or 1 small)
- 1 jalapeño, pulp & seeds removed, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice of (~2 tablespoon lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the roma tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Remove the jalapeno pulp and seeds and chop the jalapeno. Drain and rinse a can of black beans.
- Add the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and black beans to a large bowl or medium bowl.
- Add the fresh lime juice, garlic powder, kosher salt and black pepper and mix everything to combine.
- Hint: if you like it with a little heat, leave in some of the jalapeño seeds since that's where a lot of the spiciness comes from in a jalapeño.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- I like to chop my vegetables about as big as they would be for pico de gallo which is chunkier than for salsa.
- If you are one of those people who hates cilantro, replace it with parsley.
- If using canned beans, be sure to rinse them before adding to the salsa. This removes some of the excess sodium.
- Meal Prep - meal prep by chopping the veggies in advance. That way all you have to do is throw everything together in a large mixing bowl when serving time comes around!
- Refrigerator - store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It's even better the next day!
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gSodium: 345mgFiber: 5g
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