Espresso Black Bean Salsa

Perfect for casual snacking, game day eats and before-the-meal grazing, this black bean salsa is no ordinary recipe. The secret? DeLallo Espresso Powder. It’s the unexpected ingredient you’ve been missing!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons DeLallo Grapeseed Oil
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon DeLallo Fine Chopped Garlic in Water
• 2 tablespoons DeLallo Calabrian Chili Peppers
• 1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo Diced Tomatoes – drained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon DeLallo Instant Espresso Coffee Powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15.5-ounce) DeLallo Black Beans, drained
• Juice of 1 lime
• Sour cream (optional)
• Lime zest (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan, heat the grapeseed oil until hot. Add the chopped onion. Sauté on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add garlic, peppers, tomatoes, chili powder, espresso, cinnamon and salt to the pan. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. Add the black beans and lime juice and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.
3. Transfer salsa to serving bowl. Top with sour cream and lime zest. Serve with tortilla chips.