Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
15 ounce

black beans

drained

2 unit

peaches

peeled

1 unit

red onion

small

1 unit

garlic clove

crushed

1 teaspoon

cilantro

0.5 teaspoon

red pepper flakes

1 unit

lime

juice of

2 teaspoon

apple cider vinegar

0.25 teaspoon

salt

0.13 teaspoon

black pepper

freshly ground

Step 1
~3 min

Drain the black beans and place them in a medium mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~3 min

Peel the peaches and chop them into small chunks. Add the chopped peaches to the black beans.

Step 3
~3 min

Chop the red onion and crush the garlic. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the bowl with the beans and peaches.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined.

Step 6
~3 min

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7
~3 min

Serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.

Adjust the amount of lime juice to taste.

Serve chilled for best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Silent
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Serve with tortilla chips as a salsa.

Serve as a topping for salads.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Tacos
Salads

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern US/Mexico

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in Southwestern and Mexican cuisine as a side dish or salsa.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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