Description

Enjoy two vibrant salsas: a traditional spicy tomato salsa and a refreshing papaya black bean salsa, perfect for any summer gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

For Tomato Salsa (Thanks to Jazze22 on Food.com)

4 cups of tomatoes chopped and drained
1 1/4 cup of onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup of jalapeno peppers (leave in seeds and veins to increase heat but be careful!)
3 cloves of minced garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp pepper
1 Tbs sugar (I used coconut sugar)
2 Tbs vinegar
1 (15 oz) can of tomato sauce
1 (12 oz) can of tomato paste
Juice of 1 lime

For Papaya Black Bean Salsa

1 (15 oz) cup cooked or canned black beans
2 medium papaya (ripe!) peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup of pineapple juice
1/2 cup of lime juice (about 4 limes)
1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
2 Tbs ground cumin
1 Tbs smoked paprika
1 Tbs minced jalapeno pepper (add seeds and veins if you want more heat)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Tomato Salsa: Mix the tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and jalapeno peppers together in a large pot. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This salsa can be frozen for later use.
For the Papaya Black Bean Salsa: In a large bowl, combine the diced papaya, black beans, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and add salt to taste. Mix well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

These salsas are versatile and can be used as toppings for fish or egg dishes. The tomato salsa can be frozen for future use. The papaya salsa is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a short period. Adjust the heat by varying the amount of jalapeno peppers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 35
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 150
Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 1
Cholesterol: 0