Heart-Healthy Zesty Bean Salsa
Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Zesty Bean Salsa, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion! Featuring a colorful medley of black beans, Great Northern beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, this salsa is bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Freshly squeezed lime juice, aromatic cumin, and a hint of chili powder create a zesty dressing that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables. A sprinkle of cilantro and a touch of jalapeño add delightful freshness and spice, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is an easy and heart-healthy option for dips, salad toppings, or a flavorful side dish. Enjoy this plant-based favorite guilt-free while celebrating its rich blend of textures and flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can (low-sodium, rinsed and drained) Black beans
- 1 15-ounce can (low-sodium, rinsed and drained) Great Northern beans
- 1.5 cups (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
- 1 cup (cooked, fresh or frozen) Sweet corn kernels
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 small (finely minced, seeds removed for less heat) Jalapeño pepper
- 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional, or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the beans by rinsing and draining both the black beans and Great Northern beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch and sodium.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed beans, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, cooked corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt (optional) and black pepper according to preference.
4. Pour the lime juice mixture over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
5. Let the salsa sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This can be done at room temperature, or you can chill it in the refrigerator if serving cold.
6. Serve as a dip with baked tortilla chips, as a topping for salads or grain bowls, or as a healthy side dish alongside your favorite meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3090 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.9 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
