Fiesta Black Bean Bell Pepper Skillet
Bring bold, vibrant flavors to your table with this Fiesta Black Bean Bell Pepper Skillet, a quick and easy one-pan meal that's as colorful as it is nutritious. Bursting with tender-crisp red, yellow, and green bell peppers, protein-packed black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is seasoned with a smoky blend of cumin, chili powder, and paprika. A finishing touch of zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro adds a refreshing brightness to every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this 25-minute recipe shines as a standalone vegetarian meal, a flavorful taco filling, or a topping for rice bowls. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and irresistible Mexican-inspired flavors, this skillet recipe is an eye-catching crowd-pleaser sure to spice up your dinner menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 15 ounces black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prep the vegetables by dicing the red, yellow, and green bell peppers, the red onion, and mincing the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the skillet along with the corn kernels.
Sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture, stirring well to combine.
Cook everything together for another 3-4 minutes until the ingredients are heated through and well-coated with the spices.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish, a stuffing for tacos, or over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2585 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1732 mg | 37% | |
*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.
