Dairy-Free Colorful Bean Medley
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Dairy-Free Colorful Bean Medley is a wholesome, plant-based recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with tender black beans, kidney beans, and creamy cannellini beans, this one-skillet dish is beautifully complemented by a medley of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, sweet corn, and a fragrant blend of cumin, chili powder, and oregano. A refreshing touch of lime juice and fresh cilantro adds the perfect zing to this protein-rich, vegan-friendly meal. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, this versatile dish can be enjoyed as a satisfying main course, a hearty side, or even a vibrant topping for salads and tacos. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s a flavorful celebration of clean, dairy-free eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned black beans
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
- 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
- 1 cup, fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 juiced lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
Mix in the corn, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve hot or at room temperature. Enjoy your colorful and nutritious bean medley!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3815 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.5 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.3 g | 298% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 78.7 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 4846 mg | 103% | |
*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.
