Cucinas Spicy Corn And Bean Fiesta Food

FIESTA CORN AND BEANS

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Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one. The dollop of yogurt is a cool, creamy finishing touch. -Gerald Hetrick, Erie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain yogurt and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, corn, tomatoes and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with yogurt and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY CORN AND BEANS

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When you're in the mood for Mexican food, reach for this recipe. The tomato, corn and bean mixture can also be refrigerated and eaten as a relish without the rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Cajun or Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn, beans, oregano and chili powder. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until the corn is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPICY CORN, BLACK BEAN & FETA SALAD

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An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures and a hit of spice

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 sweetcorn
400g can black beans , drained and rinsed
1 avocado , cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes , halved
4 spring onions , roughly chopped
100g feta cheese , crumbled
lime wedges, to serve (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chipotle Tabasco sauce (use regular Tabasco if you can't find this)
juice and zest 2 limes
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Boil the corn for 10 mins in salted water, rinse in cold water, then cut the kernels off. Tip the beans into a bowl with the cooked corn, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions.
Mix the dressing ingredients with some seasoning, then pour over the salad. Toss together well, scatter the feta over the top and serve with lime wedges, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.83 milligram of sodium

FIESTA CORN

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Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen corn
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes longer., Add corn; cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Stir in salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FANTASTIC MEXICAN CORN AND BEAN SALAD (VEGETARIAN)

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This recipe makes a large amount but don't worry when you taste this you won't be able to keep your spoon out of the bowl it is that delicious! Plan ahead this salad must chill for 24 hours before serving. Adjust the Tabasco and all seasonings to taste. This is perfect for a barbecue get together or to take to a potluck!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Beans

Time P1D

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained, you can use 2 cans if desired)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped) (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can corn niblets, drained (can use two cans)
1 red onion, sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes (or to taste, added in just before serving)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or use Canola oil)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste or use 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic)
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, or use 1 teaspoon white salt or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Tabasco sauce (to taste, or use cayenne pepper to taste)

Steps:

In a bowl whisk together, oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, seasoned salt and black pepper until well combined.
Add in Tabasco or hot sauce to taste.
In a large glass bowl toss together all the beans, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, corn and sliced red onions.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture; toss to coat the season with white salt and more black pepper if needed.
Cover and chill 24 hours mixing once or twice during chilling time.
Just before serving mix in the grape tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 224.1, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 8.6

SPICY CORN AND BLACK BEANS

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Sometimes I want to serve something other than Mexican rice with Mexican food. This is what I usually turn to. I like the color contrast, especially when served with red enchiladas.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (11 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you like it extra spicy)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan.
Add onion and cook until onion is softened.
Add remaining ingredients and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.