Calico Peas
Brighten up your table with Calico Peas, a vibrant and healthy bean salad bursting with bold flavors and stunning colors. This quick and easy recipe combines a trio of beans—black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans—with sweet corn, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy lime and smoky paprika dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with plant-based protein, it's the perfect no-cook side dish or light main course for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or potlucks. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum versatility!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) canned kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium bell pepper (red, diced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans to remove excess sodium.
Add the beans to a large mixing bowl along with the sweet corn kernels.
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion, then add them to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro and add it to the mix for a fresh, herby flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, then toss everything together gently until well combined.
Let the dish rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate it for an hour if serving chilled.
Serve as a colorful side dish or enjoy as a light, protein-packed main course. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 665 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% | |
*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.
