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Southwest Black Bean Skillet

Flavor-Packed Southwest Black Bean Skillet in Just 25 Minutes

This Southwest Black Bean Skillet is a vibrant vegan dish combining hearty black beans, sweet corn, and spices, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced yellow onion works as well
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced any variety of sweet pepper can replace it
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh cloves elevate the flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cumin can be substituted with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to your spice preference
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained canned saves time
  • 1 cup corn can be fresh, frozen, or canned
  • to taste salt and pepper adjust to your liking
  • to taste fresh cilantro, chopped or substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add drained black beans and corn, mix gently, and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare all ingredients ahead of time and use fresh garlic and spices. You can adjust spice levels based on preference.

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