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Dark Sweet Corn and Black Bean Relish
January 27, 2025 0 Comments

Dark Sweet Corn and Black Bean Relish

Dark Sweet Corn and Black Bean Relish is a vibrant, versatile dish bursting with flavors and colors. Perfect for parties or as a topping, this relish blends the sweetness of corn with the earthy richness of black beans, complemented by fresh vegetables and zesty lime. It’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or salads. Packed with nutrients and fiber, this easy-to-make recipe is as healthy as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or preparing a quick appetizer, this relish will become a go-to favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen) (86 calories)
  • 1 cup Black Beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed) (227 calories)
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced (30 calories)
  • 1 medium Tomato, diced (22 calories)
  • ¼ cup Red Onion, finely diced (16 calories)
  • ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped (1 calorie)
  • 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped (4 calories)
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice, freshly squeezed (8 calories)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (119 calories)
  • ½ tsp Ground Cumin (4 calories)
  • ½ tsp Salt (0 calories)
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper (1 calorie)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the corn, black beans, red bell pepper, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled as a dip, topping, or side dish.

This recipe is approximately 518 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 130 calories. This recipe should take roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 15 minutes. 

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