Adding canned beans to a spicy salsa is an easy way to boost fiber and improve nutritional value. This salsa is also a good accompaniment for burgers or Scrambled Egg Burritos.
| Prep Time: | 10 minutes |
| Ready in: | 10 minutes |
| Yield: | 4 servings, 1/2 cup each |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 1 cup seeded, diced plum tomatoes (3-4 tomatoes) | |
| 1 cup canned black beans , rinsed | |
| 2 tablespoons chopped scallions | |
| 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley | |
| 1 tablespoon lime juice | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil | |
| 1/2-1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle in adobo sauce (see Ingredient Note) | |
| 1/8 teaspoon salt | |
Recipe Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir to blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Ingredient Note: Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapenos with a fiery taste that are canned in adobo sauce. Look for them in the Hispanic section of large supermarkets and in specialty stores.
Health Advantages: low carb, low sat fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, heart healthy.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 4 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 83 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 1 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 11 g | Dietary Fiber: | 4 g | Cholesterol: | 0 mg | |||
| Fat: | 2 g | Sodium: | 283 mg | Saturated Fat: | 0 g | |||
| Protein: | 4 g | Potassium: | 118 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 1 g | |||
| Nutrition Bonus: | Vitamin C (25% daily value), Fiber (16% dv). | |||||||
| Exchanges: | 1 starch | |||||||
