Corn and Black Bean Salad with Sautéed Corn
Southwestern Easy

Corn and Black Bean Salad with Sautéed Corn

A warm salad featuring charred corn and savory black beans

vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-freequicksidemexican-inspired
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⏱️ 20 minutes 10 minutes prep · 10 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
260 Calories
8g Protein
36g Carbs
10g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Charring the corn separately in a hot skillet develops a deep, nutty sweetness that balances the earthy black beans. This versatile side comes together in 20 minutes and works just as well as a taco topping as it does a standalone salad.


Instructions

1

Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook until the onion is softened, about 4 to 6 minutes.

2

Stir in the garlic, cumin, and salt and cook until fragrant. Add the beans and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute, then transfer the mixture to a large bowl and wipe the skillet clean.

3

Heat the remaining oil in the empty skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the corn and salt, then cook without stirring until the corn is browned on the bottom and beginning to pop, about 3 minutes.

4

Stir the corn and continue to cook, stirring only once or twice, until the kernels are spotty brown all over, 2 to 3 minutes.

5

Transfer the corn to the bowl with the black bean mixture. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, then season with additional salt and lime juice to taste. Serve warm.

💡 Wait to add the final splash of lime until just before serving to keep the cilantro bright.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Corn tortillasCilantro lime rice
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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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