Chipotle & Pinto Bean Salsa
Creating your own salsa using whole, flavorful ingredients will make those tortilla chips and that burrito more than just another party snack or midday meal.

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans
- 1 cup diced Roma or heirloom tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup minced green onion
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, puréed
- 3 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Preparation
- To a medium bowl, add beans. Using a fork, mash about half of beans. Add remaining ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/4 cup
- Calories 72
- Carbohydrate Content 9 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 3 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 85 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g