This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a family favorite recipe. Paired with brown rice, and a lime light sour cream “schmear” these a flavorful and delicious meal.
Mission Tortillas recently contacted me to ask if I’d like to try their new Digestive Health tortillas (made with probiotics for sensitive stomachs) . My answer was an easy “yes”, because tortillas are a staple in my kitchen. Fish tacos, quesadillas and fajitas are quick meals that I often make, and we love them. It’s no coincidence that the Mission Brand is one that I’ve been buying for years. They simply are the best, and that’s my honest opinion!
(Pssssssst, at the end of this post, I’ll give you a chance to win some of these tortillas, so that you can try them yourself. Giveway is long over!
Many years ago, I made a black bean and corn “salad” for a pot luck. This was one of the first dishes that disappeared, and people asked me for the recipe. I stood there, dumbfounded, because I just made it up! Um, there isn’t a recipe…until now.
The truth is that all I did was start chopping and mixing red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño with black beans and corn. I added cilantro and fresh lime juice and seasoned it with salt, to taste. Nothing was measured, and I have to admit that the whole combination is a winner.
Just be careful when adding the jalapeño! Cut the pepper in half, and scrape out the seeds. Mince the pepper finely, and add it very small doses. Oh, and be sure to wash your hands afterwards. If you rub your eye, it burns…bad! (Spoken from past experience). I love the flavor and a mild heat from fresh jalapeño, so don’t be afraid to use it. If you’re sensitive to spicy “heat”, (like me) start out with one teaspoon. Taste it. Add more, a little at a time, until your taste buds scream “enough”! You can always add more, but if you dump the entire jalapeño at once– too late!
I also made an easy Carne Asade with a simple refried bean recipe (coming up) so that we could try the Mission Soft Taco Gluten-Free Tortillas. Fortunately, I don’t have a gluten intolerance, and the few products I’ve tried tasted “off” to me. I was pleasantly surprised that these tortillas tasted really good– though their are ultra-soft and a bit delicate to work with. For people who have a gluten intolerance, I’m happy to see that they can now enjoy burritos, too!
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DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored by Mission Tortillas. My review of the product is strictly my own honest opinion.
Southwestern Tortilla Wraps and Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 package Soft Taco flour tortillas
SALSA:
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cups brown rice cooked and cooled to room temperature
- 2 cups black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeño* seeds removed finely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro finely chopped
- Juice of two limes
- 3/4 teaspoons coarse salt
- OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
- Fresh avocado diced
- Fresh tomatoes diced
Instructions
- Stir the lime juice into the sour cream and set aside.
Salsa:
- *Depending on how much chili heat you can tolerate, start with about 1/3 of the jalapeño. Once the salsa/salad has been mixed and has sat for a few minutes, give it a taste. Slowly add a bit more jalapeño, until it has the spice level to your taste. For me, I use 1/2 of the jalapeño.
- Combine all of the ingredients and gently toss until combined. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt, to your taste. (Likewise, you could just mix the salsa and brown rice together.)
- Add a thin layer of the sour cream mixture, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Pile a small amount of brown rice and then the salsa on top. Fold both ends of the tortillas in, and roll into a burrito. (I use parchment paper to hold the burrito together).
I would love to try the gluten-free tortillas. I can't eat anything with gluten in it and am always on the lookout for new things to add to my pantry.
I would like to try the low carb tortillas
I'd love to try toe low-carb tortillas….
I'd love to try the Digestive tortillas!
The Artisan Corn and Whole Wheat sounds delish! That is the one I would try first.
I would love to try the soft taco gluten free tortillas … thank you!
Great looking wraps Debbie – love all the colors.
I'll love to try Mission Artisan Multi-Grain .
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I would love to try the artisan grain tortillas, they sound so yummy and your recipe too..happy Passover and happy spring! love your blog & recipes always nutritious and yummy and lovely to look at from mjs at maryjanesampson@outlook.com!
Thanks for clarifying the amount of jalapeño to use. Always wanted to try them but never had any idea of how much since I'm like you in the hot department. So that info was most helpful. Actually had everything on hand except for jalapeño, so this is currently blending together and will be tonight's dinner. Perfect! Oh and I'd love to try the Digestive Tortillas.
I would like to try the Artisan Multigrain tortillas
I love this kind of food, Debby. So tasty and fresh, perfect for lighter meals and cooking for one.
I have never had a whole wheat tortilla, so I would like to give those a try.
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I tweeted about this at https://twitter.com/1froglegs/status/580096153959579648
I'd like to try the Mission Artisan Multi-Grain tortillas
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I want to try the Artisan Corn!
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Artisan corn.
These wraps have me super excited! Love the southwestern filling…some of my favorite flavors!
I would like to try the Thin Yellow Corn ones.
Probably I like to add thousand island sauce and mustard sauce in it. I love this so much, specially you have added brown rice. It is a great idea. 🙂