Colorado Pinto Bean, Corn and Bacon Salsa
Recipe courtesy: Colorado Department of Agriculture and Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., executive chef of Douglas County School District.
5 ears sweet corn
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 yellow onion
3 red jalapeño peppers
12 slices bacon, cooked, cooled and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, pureed
1/2 cup pinto beans, soaked, rinsed and par cooked
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, no stems
Salt
Ground black pepper
Lime juice
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