Recipe: Salsa

HEALTHY EATING

A bowl of salsa.

Ingredients

1/2 cup corn (fresh cooked or frozen)

1 can black beans (15 ounce, drained and rinsed)

1 cup tomatoes (fresh, diced)

1/2 cup onion (diced)

1/2 cup green pepper (diced)

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

1/2 cup Picante sauce

Directions

1.  Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill until serving time.

2.  Drain before serving.

3.  Serve with low-fat baked tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts: 8 servings, Calories 95, Total fat 0g, Saturated fat 0g, Sodium 236mg, Total carbohydrates 19g, Fiber 6g, Protein 5g.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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