Pepper Jack Cubes Black Bean (Printable)

Spicy Pepper Jack cubes meet a fresh black bean salsa with tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro in this vibrant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz Pepper Jack cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes

→ Salsa

02 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 medium ripe tomato, diced
04 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
06 - ½ red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - ½ tsp ground cumin
11 - ½ tsp sea salt
12 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish & Serving

13 - Tortilla chips or crackers, optional for serving

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Arrange Pepper Jack cheese cubes on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the salsa.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix black beans, diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and cilantro until evenly combined.
03 - Whisk lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the salsa mixture and toss gently to coat.
04 - Spoon black bean salsa alongside or on top of the cheese cubes. Serve promptly with tortilla chips or crackers if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Spicy and flavorful appetizer
  • Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add diced avocado to the salsa just before serving
  • Substitute Monterey Jack or cheddar if Pepper Jack is unavailable
03 -
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
  • Chill the cheese and salsa separately before serving to keep textures distinct
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