Chunky Avocado Black Bean Salsa

Chunky Avocado Black Bean Salsa

Recipe by Chef Guadalupe Garcia-de-Leon

This hearty twist on salsa has a nice balance of spice and texture. Canola oil helps all the flavors meld together.

Course: Appetizers
Servings

12

servings
Calories

100

kcal
Serving Size

1/4

cup (60 mL)

Ingredients

  • 4 4 tomatillo, finely chopped

  • 1 1 jalapeño, deveined, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup 125 ml coarsely chopped cilantro

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml finely chopped red onion

  • 2 cups 500 ml cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 3 tbsp 45 ml canola oil

  • 1 1/2 tbsp 20 ml lemon juice

  • 1 1/2 tbsp 20 ml cider vinegar

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml salt

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml dried oregano flakes

  • 1 1 medium-sized avocado, chopped

Directions

  • In bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Serve as side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings per recipe


  • Amount Per ServingCalories100
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 6g 8%
    • Saturated Fat 0.5g 0%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 60mg 3%
  • Total Carbohydrate 9g 4%
    • Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
    • Total Sugars 1g
  • Protein 3g 6%

  • Potassium 223mg 5%

* 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.

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