Canned foods are key in this delicious Peach, Corn and Black Bean Salsa!
Peach, Corn & Black Bean Salsa
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Spring is in full swing which means it’s time to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. This festive occasion definitely calls for a flavorful salsa for your dipping and scooping pleasure. Whether you choose to dip veggies, tortilla chips, sprouted chips or another favorite, this Peach, Corn and Black Bean Salsa recipe is a little addictive.
Let’s be honest. Everyone’s Spring celebrations, and maybe summer ones as well, have been different due to the current situation with COVID-19. In addition to social distancing practices, many of us have significantly changed the way we shop for groceries as well as the kinds of items we buy.
COMFORT During COVID-19
Judging by the way they fly off the shelves, people are recognizing that canned foods can offer comfort and support during times of stress and uncertainty. When food budgets are tight and shopping trips are limited, canned foods are always there for you as an affordable and shelf-stable option. We all could use an easy win these days – canned foods help make mealtimes simple and stress-free.
Cans are the key to making delicious comfort foods, whether you’re in the mood for a classic childhood favorite or something warm and soothing with a modern spin. Because canned foods are such crowd-pleasers, they’re a great way to connect with family – the thing we tend to cherish most in tough times.
Plus, cooking with canned foods cuts down prep time, meaning less time in kitchen and more time with family.(3) If you are juggling work, home-schooling and taking care of the house, meal prep should be the least of your worries. There are more than 1,500 varieties of canned foods available year-round, providing easy access to a world of ingredients anytime.(4)
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Cans help decrease food waste.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been conscious about trying to minimize the amount of food I throw away. Now more than ever, it’s important to make the most of everything we buy.
Under normal circumstances, most Americans throw away approximately 15 to 20% of the fresh fruits and vegetables they purchase every year.(1) And, half of all fresh produce in the U.S. is thrown away due to losses in fields, warehouses, supermarkets, restaurants and fridges.(2) How sad is that?
During the canning process, waste – such as peels, cores and other inedible plant matter – is removed and re-used as agricultural feed or compost.(2) Every bit of what you buy is edible so there’s no extra trimming or peeling waste to throw away.
Peach, Corn & Black Bean Salsa
All the ways to enjoy this Peach, Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Featuring 3 different canned foods, this salsa is a wonderful way to use pantry items in a bright and flavorful dish that’s super versatile. It’s fantastic as a party dip but also tasty as an add-in or topper for your favorite daily meals and snacks.
-Top your hard or soft tacos or fajitas with this refreshing salsa.
-Stir some into cooked whole grains like sorghum, freekeh, farro or quinoa to create a vibrant summer salad.
-Serve it atop fish, chicken or burgers.
-Add freshness and texture to your favorite can of lentil or bean soup.
-Add to sandwiches and wraps such as rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, canned tuna, plant-based burgers or roasted/grilled veggies.
As a gluten free and vegan dish this salsa is great for a crowd. I look forward to whipping up a batch for guests when we are able to gather together again.
Peach, Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients
- For the salsa:
- 3 medium tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 11 ounce can of corn (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup canned peaches canned in juice, drained and diced (reserving liquid)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons canning juice from the peaches
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine salsa ingredients in large bowl and set aside.
- In smaller bowl combine ingredients for dressing and whisk until emulsified.
- Add to larger bowl, toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
Peach, Corn and Black Bean Salsa Nutrition Facts
Tips:
-You can control the heat in this recipe by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce. The recipe as-is would be classified as mild. This is a “sweeter” salsa because of the peaches and corn.
-If you are one of the people who tastes soap when they eat cilantro, you can sub fresh parsley.
-Cut the calories and fat a bit by decreasing the oil. It will be just as yummy.
-I used the peach canning juices instead of adding sugar to the dressing. You can do this in all of your recipes using canned fruits like mandarin oranges, pears, apricots and more. 🙂 Save the extra juices and use them to replace the sugar in salad dressing and marinades. Add some to sweeten plain Greek yogurt or oatmeal or to drizzle on pancakes or waffles.
Find more recipe inspiration featuring canned foods at Cans Get You Cooking!
And check out a few of my favorite recipes featuring canned foods 🙂
Mediterranean Salmon Salad with Artichokes, White Beans and Lemon Dressing
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Mug Cake
40 Delicious Canned Tomato Recipes
3 Bean Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
References:
- Buzby, Jean C., Hodan F. Wells, and Jeffrey Hyman. The Estimated Amount, Value, and Calories of Postharvest Food Losses at the Retail and Consumer Levels in the United States, EIB-121, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, February 2014. Accessed at: https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/43833/43680_eib121.pdf?v=41817.
- Length of Time Qualitative Audit – Duration and Steps in Processing Canned and Fresh Produce. Can Manufacturers Institute, May 2014.
- Cans Get You Cooking: The Role of Canned Produce in Increasing Children and Families’ Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables –Moms’ Fruit & Vegetable Challenges Survey
- Can Central: Everything You Need To Know About Cans. (2017). Retrieved July 2, 2018, from http://www.cancentral.com/foodcans/Accessible-Affordable
So perfect for summer cook-outs. I love salsa’s with fruit so I’ll definitely have to try this one out!
Wow, this looks delicious! What a great use of canned goods!
Thanks! It’s so easy too.