Black Bean Salsa with Olives

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes
2 large handfuls black olives, chopped
2 large handfuls green olives, chopped
2 bell peppers chopped (I like to use 1 red and 1 yellow, but green and orange are great, too!)
1 small yellow onion, chopped
minced jalapeno pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c. chopped cilantro
1/3 c. red wine vinegar

Instructions:

Yield: about 3 pints of salsa

Place all ingredients in large bowl and stir. Can be made 1 day prior to serving. Serve with tortilla chips. The chips shaped like scoops work especially well.

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