Zippy Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup chopped olive
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo
• 2/3 cup mild salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Place red pepper on a baking sheet under oven broiler; turn pepper over occasionally until skin is charred on all sides; place hot roasted pepper into sealed plastic bag for about 10 minutes to steam off skin; peel pepper under very small stream of running tap water; remove stem and seeds from pepper, then dice.

2. 2

   Combine and toss together black beans, diced roasted red pepper, corn, olives, cilantro, and lime juice.

3. 3

   Mince chipotle pepper until pureed; combine with salsa and spices; stir into bean mixture.

4. 4

   Refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld; serve at room temperature.