Black Bean Relish (Chez Melange)

This vibrant relish proves that the best flavors come from letting fresh ingredients hang out together.

Black beans and corn provide substance and pop, while cilantro, lime, and a kick of hot sauce wake everything up without any cooking required.

That hour of sitting time isn’t just downtime though. It’s when the acid from the lime softens the vegetables slightly and all those flavors start to meld into something bigger than the sum of its parts.

Pro Tips

• Bean size dice: Cut peppers the same size as your beans so every bite has balanced texture and flavor.
• Make it ahead: This actually tastes better the next day once flavors have fully married.
• Serving ideas: Pile it on grilled fish or chicken, scoop with tortilla chips, or stuff into tacos for instant flavor upgrade.