Southwestern Bean Skillet

Bring a bold burst of flavor to your dinner table with this Southwestern Bean Skillet—a quick, one-pan recipe brimming with hearty, nutritious ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this 30-minute dish combines protein-packed black and pinto beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, all seasoned with smoky spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and fragrant garlic form the savory base, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of tangy lime juice add a vibrant finishing touch. Serve it as a standalone vegetarian meal or pair it with tortillas, rice, or even a dollop of sour cream for a satisfying Southwestern-inspired feast. Simple, wholesome, and endlessly customizable—this skillet will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large lime, cut into wedges
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve the Southwestern Bean Skillet warm, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice from the lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1797.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1623.0

Total Fat 53.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 3214.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 75.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 858.3mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 4069.6mg	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: 28.6%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 53.4%