Cowboy Caviar (Bean Salsa) | MyPlate (2024)

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Cowboy Caviar (Bean Salsa) | MyPlate (1)

Makes: 16 Servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

This salsa is a party favorite. Using pantry items liked canned beans, corn, and tomatoes, this recipe comes together quickly and can serve a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1 can kidney beans (15.5 ounces, low-sodium)
  • 1 can black beans, drained (15 ounces, low-sodium)
  • 1 can corn, drained (15 ounces, low-sodium)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces, low-sodium)
  • 1 can chopped green chilies (4 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • limes, juiced (3 limes, optional)
  • salt (to taste, optional)
  • black pepper (to taste, optional)
  • hot sauce (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix kidney beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chilies, and onion in a large bowl.
  3. Add lime juice (if using) and oil, toss gently to combine. Taste. Add small amount of salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Serve by itself, with raw vegetables and/or corn chips.

Notes

Be creative! Add any kind of beans you have. Make it spicier by adding hot sauce.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

MyPlate Food Groups

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Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Cowboy Caviar (Bean Salsa) | MyPlate (2024)

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