Picquant black bean & red tomato salsa

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Tomatoes -- diced
1Green bell pepper -- seeded
& diced
1mediumOnion -- diced
3Cloves garlic -- minced
2Jalapeno peppers -- seeded &
Minced
1tablespoonCilantro -- minced
2teaspoonsLime juice
teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonDried oregano
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCayenne pepper
2cupsCanned crushed tomatoes
1cupBlack beans -- drained

Directions

Combine all ingredients except crushed tomatoes and black beans in large bowl and blend well. Place ¾ of the mixture in food processor and process for 5 seconds, creating a vegetable mash.

Return the mash to the bowl, add the crushed tomatoes and beans and blend again. Cover the bowl tightly and chill for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Recipe By : Lean Bean Cuisine From: Meg Antczak Date: 10 Jun 96