Corn Black Bean Relish Food

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

BLACK BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Toss all the ingredients in bowl.
• Add lime juice.
• Add spices to taste.
• Chill and serve!

SPICY CORN AND BLACK BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine corn, beans and peppers. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill.

BLACK-BEAN TOSTADAS WITH CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Start corn relish: Squeeze limes into a medium bowl. Thinly slice scallions, and add to bowl along with corn. Add 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
• Prep vegetables: Halve jalapeno (remove ribs and seeds for less heat, if desired), and mince. Halve tomatoes. Combine in an airtight container; cover and refrigerate.
• Shred Cheese: Coarsely grate cheese on a box grater; place into a resealable plastic bag, and refrigerate.
• Make tostadas: Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Arrange tortillas on two baking sheets; brush both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Rinse and drain beans; sprinkle over tortillas. Top with tomatoes, jalapeno, and cheese. Bake until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
• Finish corn relish: While tostadas are baking, pit and peel avocado; dice. Toss with corn mixture to combine.
• Serve: Top tostadas with corn relish, and, if desired, sour cream.

BLACK BEAN PATTIES WITH CORN RELISH AND AVOCADO CREAM

Steps:

• To make the bean patties: Place half of the beans in the bowl of a food processor with 1 coarsely chopped bell pepper, eggs, oregano, cumin and chipotle. Process until smooth. Finely chop the remaining bell pepper. In a large bowl, lightly mash the remaining beans. Stir in the bell pepper, onion and smooth bean mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cornmeal or breadcrumbs, a bit at time, mixing lightly just until the mixture firms up. (Pick up a bit and see if it can be easily molded into a ball. If it is too sticky, add a little more cornmeal.) Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
• While the bean mixture is chilling, make the corn relish. Heat the canola oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn to the pan and saute briefly until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and jalapeno and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the tomato, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To make the avocado cream sauce: Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth.
• Form the bean mixture into patties approximately 3½ inches in diameter. Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties in batches, cooking until lightly browned and firm, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve the patties warm topped with the corn relish and drizzled with the avocado cream sauce.