Mexican Jumping Beans South Beach Diet Phase 1 Friendly
Packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors, these Mexican Jumping Beans are the perfect South Beach Diet Phase 1-friendly dish to add to your meal plan. Featuring protein-rich black soybeans, aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and a zesty kick of lime juice, this recipe is both satisfying and nutritious. Fresh cilantro and diced jalapeño bring authentic Latin-inspired flair, while tender sautéed onion and bell pepper add layers of texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal as a flavorful side dish or a hearty base for your favorite lean protein. Whether you’re following the South Beach Diet or just looking for a low-carb, high-protein option, this dish delivers on taste and health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 15 ounces canned black soybeans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and minced jalapeño. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender.
Add the drained and rinsed black soybeans to the skillet, mixing well with the vegetables.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the spices to toast and coat the beans and vegetables evenly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish, or as a base topped with a protein of your choice, such as grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% | |
*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.
