Fiesta Black Bean Bell Pepper Skillet

Bring bold, vibrant flavors to your table with this Fiesta Black Bean Bell Pepper Skillet, a quick and easy one-pan meal that's as colorful as it is nutritious. Bursting with tender-crisp red, yellow, and green bell peppers, protein-packed black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is seasoned with a smoky blend of cumin, chili powder, and paprika. A finishing touch of zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro adds a refreshing brightness to every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this 25-minute recipe shines as a standalone vegetarian meal, a flavorful taco filling, or a topping for rice bowls. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and irresistible Mexican-inspired flavors, this skillet recipe is an eye-catching crowd-pleaser sure to spice up your dinner menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 15 ounces black beans
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Prep the vegetables by dicing the red, yellow, and green bell peppers, the red onion, and mincing the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the skillet along with the corn kernels.

Step 7

Sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture, stirring well to combine.

Step 8

Cook everything together for another 3-4 minutes until the ingredients are heated through and well-coated with the spices.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve immediately as a standalone dish, a stuffing for tacos, or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1236.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	965.6

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2585.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.2mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1732.1mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 54.6%