Black Bean Succotash
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and nutritious Black Bean Succotash, a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with fresh vegetables and bold flavors. Perfect as a side dish or a hearty plant-based main, this succotash combines tender black beans, crisp zucchini, sweet corn kernels, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all sautéed with fragrant garlic, ground cumin, and paprika for a smoky touch. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro provide a zesty finish, making every bite refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-skillet dish is as convenient as it is colorful, and it's naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with protein and fiber. Whether served on its own or spooned over your favorite grain, this wholesome succotash is a versatile addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) Red onion
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Zucchini
- 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1.5 cups (drained and rinsed if canned) Cooked black beans
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Stir in the corn kernels and black beans, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm as a side dish or over rice/quinoa as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1240 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*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.
