Corn and Black Bean Dish

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Corn and Black Bean Dish—a quick, 25-minute recipe that’s packed with fresh, hearty ingredients and bold spices. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian entrée or a versatile side, this dish combines tender black beans, sweet corn, and crisp red bell peppers with the smoky warmth of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. A finishing touch of zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro takes this simple skillet meal to the next level, while optional hot sauce lets you customize the spice. With minimal prep and just one pan required, this colorful, protein-packed recipe is the ultimate healthy, gluten-free comfort food that’s easy enough for a weeknight meal but impressive enough for a crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 0 optional hot sauce, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, corn kernels, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables and beans with the spices.

Step 6

Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn and bell pepper are tender and everything is heated through.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Transfer the dish to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced green onions.

Step 9

Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of hot sauce for added spice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1076.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1023.5

Total Fat 34.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2172.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 267.4mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2496.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 56.7%