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Farmers Market Salsa

bowl of Farmers Market Salsa
Makes: 8 servings

Lime, garlic, and fresh vegetables give this black bean and corn salsa a kick of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh corn, cooked (or frozen)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced (yellow or red)
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill until serving time.
  3. Drain before serving.
  4. Serve with low-fat baked tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Notes

This salsa uses fresh vegetables that are available year-round and add flavor and beautiful color. Kids and grown-ups alike can't resist how good it tastes. If you have a hand-held chopper, this is an easy task for kids in helping with the recipe.

Safety Tip: If cutting the corn off the cob, adult supervision is a good idea.

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Source:

Kids a Cookin’
Kansas Family Nutrition Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 74
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 181 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 322 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 74
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 30 mg
Potassium 322 mg
Sodium 181 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 29 mg
Phosphorus 83 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 14 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 16 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 43 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 20 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups