Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Homemade Chi

Name: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Homemade Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears Fresh Corn, Shucked; 1/4 cups Lime Juice (for 1/4 Cup You'll Need About 4 Limes); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1/2 cups Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves Chopped; 2 Green Chili Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Minced (any Kind Will Do); 1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped; 1 pint Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Onion; 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 10 whole Corn Tortillas Taco Size; 1 cup Canola Oil, For Frying; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

4 ears Fresh Corn, Shucked
1/4 cups Lime Juice (for 1/4 Cup You'll Need About 4 Limes)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1/2 cups Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves Chopped
2 Green Chili Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Minced (any Kind Will Do)
1 Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped
1 pint Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Onion
1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
10 whole Corn Tortillas Taco Size
1 cup Canola Oil, For Frying
Salt To Taste

1
For the salsa: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
2
Place ears of corn directly on grill.
3
Cook until brown and tender, turning often, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove ears of corn from grill, set them on a plate and let them cool slightly.
5
Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.
6
Place kernels in a medium bowl.
7
Add lime juice, black beans, cilantro, chili peppers, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, and cayenne to the bowl with the corn.
8
Toss well.
9
Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
10
For the chips: Stack the tortillas and cut the stack into 6 evenly sized triangles to create your chips.
11
In a large heavy skillet heat oil to 350 F. When oil is hot add the chips in small batches in a single layer and fry for about 2 minutes or until they start to color.
12
Remove them from the oil using a spatula and set on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
13
Sprinkle with salt.
14
Repeat frying the rest.
15
Serve chips with salsa.
16
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ears Fresh Corn, Shucked, 1/4 cups Lime Juice (for 1/4 Cup You'll Need About 4 Limes), 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained, 1/2 cups Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves Chopped, and more.

Yes, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Homemade Chips falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa with Homemade Chips

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