Black Bean Salsa: Super Simple, Super Delicious!

Feast Your Eyes!'s Note:

Did you know that beans are BOTH a protein and a vegetable? Black beans, espeically, pack a ton of nutrients, like fiber, folate and protein. Get a healthy serving of these nutrients with this delicious BLACK BEAN SALSA recipe. It goes great with grilled meat or seafood, and with tortilla chips. Another delicious suggestion: Make a breakfast burrito of eggs, green peppers, cheddar cheese and this black bean salsa wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla -- What a delicious way to start the day!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can of mexican-style corn , rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• ½ cup scallion , chopped
• 1 dash kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 avocado , peeled and cubed
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped

Directions:

1. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the first seven (7) ingredients; give a good stir.
2. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour - To allow the flavors to 'marry'.
3. Add the avocado to the chilled beans mixture and give a GENTLE stir.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle with the cilantro.