Best Zesty Corn And Beans Recipes

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BLACK BEANS AND CORN



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This is a quick and easy protein-packed side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup canned green chiles, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup fresh corn kernels
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and very soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the black beans, and reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid. Add the beans, the reserved bean liquid, and the remaining ingredients, except the parsley, to saucepan; cover, raise heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with the parsley leaves. Serve immediately.

FIESTA CORN AND BEANS



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Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one. The dollop of yogurt is a cool, creamy finishing touch. -Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain yogurt and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with yogurt and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD II



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This salad is very colorful and includes a very tasty lime dressing.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
½ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed.
  • In a salad bowl, combine beans, corn, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Shake lime dressing, and pour it over the salad. Stir salad to coat vegetables and beans with dressing, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 829.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPICY CORN AND BLACK BEANS



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Sometimes I want to serve something other than Mexican rice with Mexican food. This is what I usually turn to. I like the color contrast, especially when served with red enchiladas.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories     Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (11 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you like it extra spicy)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add onion and cook until onion is softened.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

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