Dairy-Free Colorful Bean Medley

Brighten up your table with this Dairy-Free Colorful Bean Medley, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful. Featuring a trio of hearty beans—black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans—combined with a medley of crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, and fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Infused with zesty lime juice and a blend of warm spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano, it’s a wholesome, plant-based option that's ideal as a main dish, side, or even a wrap filling. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make, gluten-free recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Embrace the bold colors and bold flavors of this dairy-free delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 89/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
• 1 cup, fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 juiced lime

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 5

Add the black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables.

Step 6

Mix in the corn, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve hot or at room temperature. Enjoy your colorful and nutritious bean medley!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2117.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2025.4

Total Fat 37.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4920.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 105.5g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 105.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 694.6mg	0%
Iron 38.4mg	0%
Potassium 6690.6mg	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: 16.2%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 63.7%