Description
A flavorful and nutritious dip packed with fresh vegetables and beans, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly.
- Dice the red and green bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro finely.
- In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, peppers, onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Toss gently.
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing. Pour over the mixture and stir to coat.
- Gently fold in avocado and cilantro just before serving.
- Chill for 30 minutes if time allows to enhance flavors.
- Serve with chips, as a topping, or by itself!
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by omitting the jalapeño or adding more according to your preference.
- Can be made a day ahead; flavors will intensify.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg