A Side Of Black Beans And Corn Recipes

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

This colorful, crunchy black bean and corn salad is chock-full of easy-to-swallow nutrition that all ages will love. Try it with a variety of summer entrees, or as a wholesome salsa! -Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Corn and Black Bean Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

For a light lunch, try Rachael Ray's Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network. A touch of cumin adds savory warmth to this dish.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Black Bean and Corn Salad image

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Ingredients

1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
2 teaspoons hot sauce, just eyeball the amount (recommended: Tabasco)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET

A simple Southwest corn and black bean skillet that goes well with tacos, enchiladas, fish, and even burgers.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Skillet image

Steps:

Combine corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn mixture and cook until onion has softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in black beans and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Ingredients

4 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped cilantro

BLACK BEANS & CORN

Simple, quick, and healthy. Serve this over brown rice for a healthy vegan meal that contains all the amino acids that you need, or try it as a side dish without the rice.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Black Beans & Corn image

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, and sautee for 5 minutes, or until soft.
Add the beans, corn, paprika, oregano and garlic salt to the pan and stir well. Lower the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Serve this over brown rice if you like, or top with pico de gallo and/or avocados.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (10 ounce) can corn kernels, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano (The Mexican kind is best)
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic salt
pico de gallo, to taste (optional)
1 avocado, peeled & diced (optional)