Ingredients

15 oz black beans, (1 can), drained

9 oz corn kernels, canned, drained

6 oz green bell peppers, deseeded and diced

3 oz yellow bell peppers, or red bell peppers, deseeded and diced

10 oz tomatoes, preferably Roma’s, seeded and quartered

3 onions, preferably white or green, (roughly 7½ oz total), chopped

2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, finely chopped

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp lime juice, or lemon juice

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp hot sauce

salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1 oz tortilla chips

1 tbsp Monterey jack cheese, or any Mexican cheese of your choice, grated

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, except for the salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Refrigerate the bowl overnight or at least 2 hours before serving.

Before serving, adjust to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Garnish with tortilla chips and grated cheese.

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