Jalapeno Red Bean Salsa

I love salsa. It's such an easy and healthy snack. I wanted to make a salsa that is low in calories but more filling than the standard salsa and can be enjoyed without chips. Basically, a meal in itself. If you like your food spicy try the Jalapeño Red Bean Salsa.

Jalapeño Red Bean Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 chopped tomatoes


• 1 cup red beans (I used dried beans)


• 1 cup corn


• 1 cup garbanzo beans


• 6 tablespoons jalapeno dressing ( I used two single servings of Naturally Fresh Dressing cups)


• 1/4 cup chopped onion


• 2 garlic cloves chopped


• 1/4 cup chopped green onions


• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper


• cayenne pepper (optional)


• salt/pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. If using dry beans soak for hours and cook according to the package.


2. Mix all ingredients except for salad dressing


3. Add 3 tablespoons of dressing and stir


4. Add other 3 tablespoons and stir


5. Marinate overnight if time permitting. If not serve with chips

makes 9-12 servings at 1/2 cup

Tips:

• This can be enjoyed without chips


• If you want more per serving but with less fat, try using Greek yogurt instead of salad dressing and use fresh jalapeno. Using jalapeno dressing added a total of 360 calories and 36g fat. That's why there are 9 servings. It brought the fat grams down to 5g per serving


• Let it marinate overnight, it tastes even spicier

Adrienne from The The Skinny Fight. A healthy living blog focusing on the simple approach to health, fitness, and life.