Black Bean Relish Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Toss all the ingredients in bowl.
• Add lime juice.
• Add spices to taste.
• Chill and serve!

BLACK BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large non-reactive bowl.
• Relish can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated.
• Stir occasionally and remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to serving.

BLACK BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD II

Steps:

• Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
• In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.

CORN & BLACK BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Mix corn, black beans, peppers, onion and pimientos in a medium bowl with lid.
• 2. Place vinegar, sugar, garlic, celery seed, salt and mustard seed in a small saucepan. Heat on medium low heat stirring occasionally. Bring to a slow boil and boil 2 minutes. Pour over corn mixture.
• 3. Mix well, cover and refrigerate 3 or 4 hours. Should keep for @ a week if refrigerated well.
• 4. Can be served as a dip with tortilla chips or as an embelishment to pinto beans, black-eyed peas, etc.

BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Carefully peel back the corn husks and remove the "silk" from inside. Soak the corn in a large bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Drain the corn and pat dry.
• 2. Rub the butter over the corn kernels and fold the corn husks back into place around the cob.
• 3. Grill over hot coals or under a preheated broiler for 15 to 20 minutes, turning about every 5 minutes.
• 4. Allow to cool, peel the husks and cut the corn off the cobs. Combine with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
• 5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

BLACK-BEAN TOSTADAS WITH CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Start corn relish: Squeeze limes into a medium bowl. Thinly slice scallions, and add to bowl along with corn. Add 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
• Prep vegetables: Halve jalapeno (remove ribs and seeds for less heat, if desired), and mince. Halve tomatoes. Combine in an airtight container; cover and refrigerate.
• Shred Cheese: Coarsely grate cheese on a box grater; place into a resealable plastic bag, and refrigerate.
• Make tostadas: Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Arrange tortillas on two baking sheets; brush both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Rinse and drain beans; sprinkle over tortillas. Top with tomatoes, jalapeno, and cheese. Bake until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
• Finish corn relish: While tostadas are baking, pit and peel avocado; dice. Toss with corn mixture to combine.
• Serve: Top tostadas with corn relish, and, if desired, sour cream.