How to spice up a can of black beans?

Add oregano and cumin and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, adding a few drops of water if they begin to stick. Add contents of cans of black beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, to allow flavors to blend. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice and stir.

What can I add to canned beans to make them taste better?

I also like to add a peeled, smashed clove of garlic, or maybe a bay leaf or a few sprigs of thyme . After 10 to 15 minutes, the beans will be warm and fragrant, ready to be spooned over a piece of garlicky toast, or served alongside grilled sausages and sautéed greens.

What makes black beans taste good?

Best Black Bean Recipes Season them with lime juice and zest, chili powder, oregano, and/or cilantro , and serve them as a side dish with Mexican or Latin American-inspired dishes like tacos or taquitos. Paired with some cilantro lime rice, they could also pass as a meal on their own!

Do black beans and corn make a complete protein?

So, if you combine any grain (rice, corn, wheat, barley) with any legume (peas, beans, lentils) you get a complete protein . Same with grains and milk, same with seeds or nuts and legumes. That means that a peanut butter (legume) and jelly sandwich on wheat bread (grain) is actually protein rich!

How many calories are in black bean corn salsa?

Tomatoes, Corn and Black Beans, Medium - Meijer Nutrition Facts For a Serving Size of 2 tbsp (35g) How many calories are in Corn & Black Bean Salsa? Amount of calories in Corn & Black Bean Salsa: Calories 20 Calories from Fat 0 (0%) % Daily Value * 15 more rows

How many carbs are in black bean corn salsa?

Tastefully Simple Corn Black Bean Salsa (2 tbsp) contains 4g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 0g fat, 1g protein, and 20 calories.

How to jazz up canned beans?

You can add crushed whole seeds (coriander, cumin, fennel, mustard, etc.), woodsy herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage), red pepper flakes, crushed garlic cloves, and of course salt and pepper .

How do you make canned black beans more digestible?

Pressure cooking beans is one of the easiest ways to make them more digestible. The high pressure breaks down sugars and starches, again serving as a form of 'pre-digestion'.

Should you rinse canned black beans before cooking?

Unless the recipe tells you to keep the canned beans in their liquid, you should drain your can and give the beans a good rinse before using . This will improve the flavor and texture of your finished dish. Open your cans of beans using a can opener. There may be sharp edges from opening the can.

Do you rinse canned seasoned black beans?

Many people wonder if they need to drain and rinse canned beans, and the answer is, “ it depends .” It's fine to add the bean liquid to many recipes, but if you want to reduce the amount of sodium, it's best to drain and rinse canned beans.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe (2024)

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posted by Amy Johnsonon July 31, 2016 (updated Sep 14, 2021) 20 comments »

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Try this easy and flavorful Black Bean and Corn Salsa.It’s perfect for your next cookout toserve with chips or as a condiment over grilled chicken or barbecue.

Anytime is the perfect time for making salsas like Tomatillo Salsa, fruity Strawberry Salsa or this totally satisfying and hearty Black Bean and Corn Salsa. This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is easy to make and even easier to devour. It’s such a tasty, colorful and healthy salsa to add to add to the table.

I always enjoy black beans and corn together. The combination of hearty black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes in this salsa combine with a cast of other flavor-packed ingredients to create the perfect salsa to serve as an appetizer or alongside grilled chicken, ribs or pork. Or, better yet, try it atop a baked potato, green salad, or wrapped in a soft tortilla as a meal! What an easy meal that would be, especially for packing to take along in a lunch box. It’s an easy dish to pack and take along for so many occasions.

This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is even more awesome, because you can stock most of the ingredients year round and be ready to make it at the drop of a hat.If guests show up unexpectedly, this salsa can be put together quickly for a healthy and tasty bite that they’ll all enjoy. If you’re planning for a get together, make this salsa ahead of time and keep refrigerated until ready to serve for that next tailgate party, picnic, or cookout.

As I said before, this recipe is so easy. There’s minimal chopping involved, and all ingredients are just mixed together in a bowl and refrigerated until ready to serve. I do so much enjoy quick recipes like this one that don’t involve an oven or stove, don’t you?

I think you’ll enjoy this tasty and healthy salsa at your next gathering.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

An easy and flavorful salsa perfect for your next cookout, served with chips or as a condiment over grilled chicken or barbecue.

Ingredients

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, well drained
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chile pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
optional- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Originally published July 14, 2014.

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20 comments on “Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe”

Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen —07.14.14 @ 7:36 am Reply
Oh how I love a hearty salsa! I could eat this for a meal!
TidyMom —07.14.14 @ 8:27 am Reply
I’m with Katrina…..I could make this a meal!! looks fabulous Amy!
Cookbook Queen —07.14.14 @ 4:17 pm Reply
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I love black beans, so this salsa is perfect for me! So bright and pretty 🙂
Laura @ Raise Your Garden —07.14.14 @ 8:29 pm Reply
Great and easy salsa, emphasis on easy! I see lots of recipes online, but if it’s not easy, there’s no way I’ll be able to actually deliver the goods, especially trying to watch two little kids!
This salsa looks tasty and is totally what I’m bringing to this weeks potluck….thanks =)
Kristen —07.14.14 @ 11:37 pm Reply
Looks fantastic Amy! Give me a spoon!
Jamie | My Baking Addiction —07.14.14 @ 11:45 pm Reply
I was obsessed with Corn and Black Bean salsa last year, this recipe makes me want to reignite that love affair!
Jamey —07.16.14 @ 7:50 am Reply
Looks amazing. I have a similar recipe and you really cannot go wrong when you serve this. Accompanies grilled fish really well also.
Amy —10.9.15 @ 2:35 pm Reply
How can I make this with fresh tomatoes instead? Do I have to blanch, peel, and seed them?
- Amy Johnson —10.10.15 @ 10:12 pm
  Yes you can, Amy. Just dice them up and use them fresh.
Sonia —04.23.16 @ 12:40 pm Reply
Is chile pepper cayenne?
- Amy Johnson —04.24.16 @ 9:28 pm
  You can use either in this recipe.
Ramon —07.24.16 @ 8:27 am Reply
Served on my way home and its very good.
Sommer @aspicyperspective —08.3.16 @ 2:31 pm Reply
The perfect summer salsa! Yummy!
joshua beshears —12.18.16 @ 4:42 pm Reply
I’m a he by the way!!! LOL men like to cook too
Emily Amante —01.31.17 @ 12:52 am Reply
I could eat this as a salad!!! What is the caloric count per serving and is canned tomatoes prefered over fresh? Whats healthier?
- Amy Johnson —01.31.17 @ 10:28 am
  I do not have the calorie count, Emily. Fresh tomatoes are fine to use for this if that is what you prefer.
Trisha —08.20.18 @ 11:34 pm Reply
Anyone know if this recipe can be canned by steam or water bath? If so is canning time 15 minutes? Looking to try a new salsa recipe this year. Don’t want a real thick or real thin salsa.
Thank you,
Gal in Iowa
Trisha —08.20.18 @ 11:39 pm Reply
Anyone know if you can steam or water BATH can this salsa? If so is it 15 minutes? I need to find couple new recipes. Mom does not want a runny salsa or a thick salsa either. Some recipes call for lots of tomatoes paste as a thicker. Mom does not like much of that in her salsa.
Anyone have tips I’d appreciate them.
Thanks.
Pat —01.21.21 @ 12:49 pm Reply
I just made this and cannot wait for the flavors to marry!!
Jackie —06.3.22 @ 1:19 pm Reply
A good basic especially if fresh ingredients are limited- I added garlic, jalapeño, and a bit more salt. Thanks!

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Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 2 tbsp (35g)
How many calories are in Corn & Black Bean Salsa? Amount of calories in Corn & Black Bean Salsa: Calories 20	Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
	% Daily Value *