Charred Corn and Black Bean Salsa

By using your oven's broiler, you can easily blend up a smoky, flavorful charred corn and black bean salsa that goes well with any Mexican-inspired dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 cup corn
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 6 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
• 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 0.5 lime, juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Broil in the preheated oven until vegetables begin to char, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer charred ingredients to a food processor and add black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice; blend to desired consistency.

Step 3

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4

Place corn, sliced tomato, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl and toss to lightly coat; spread ingredients on a baking sheet.