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Tired of using tofu or plain old beans as your Mexican food protein choice? Try this easy-to-make Vegan Tex-Mex Black Bean Corn Mix to add Southwestern flair. With black beans, onion, corn, garlic, and loads of delicious spices, it makes for the perfect vegan protein option to use with any of your favorite Mexican dishes!
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| Time: | 20 min (5 prep,15 cook) | ||||
| Calories: | 51 (per serving) | ||||
| Good For: | Side dish or protein choice for Mexican dishes | ||||
Uses for black bean mix
Black beans, like most legumes, are super awesome sources of fiber and nutrients. One of the easiest ways to incorporate them into your diet is to use them as your protein in Mexican food dishes! In terms of versatility, this recipe is pretty high up there. Here are some tasty dishes you could serve it in:
- Nachos
- Quesadillas
- Taco salad
- Crunchy tacos
- Soft tacos
- Burritos
- Mexican rice/quinoa bowls
If you have any other dish ideas that make use of our super easy Vegan Tex-Mex Black Bean Mix, we’d love to hear about it in our comments below so we can try it out ourselves!
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
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How to Make Easy Tex-Mex Black Bean Mix – Step by Step
Step 1. Combine onion and corn in a large nonstick pan with some olive oil, saute over medium high heat until the onion begins to brown.
Step 2. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Step 3. Add the black beans and all spices, then toss to combine.
Step 4. Continue to saute until the skin on the black beans begins to appear wrinkled.
Step 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 6. Remove from heat and serve.
Variations & Substitutions
If you want to add some meatiness to the mix, add 3/4 cup Morning Star Grillers® Crumbles™ to the pan along with the onion and corn in step 1.
Tired of using tofu or plain old beans as your Mexican food protein choice? Try this easy-to-make Vegan Tex-Mex Black Bean Corn Mix with Southwestern flair. With black beans, onion, corn, garlic, and loads of delicious spices, it makes for the perfect vegan protein option to use with any of your favorite Mexican dishes!
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Combine onion and corn in a large nonstick pan with some olive oil, saute over medium high heat until the onion begins to brown.
Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Add the black beans and all spices, then toss to combine.
Continue to saute until the skin on the black beans begins to appear wrinkled.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and serve.
Variations & Substitutions
If you want to add some meatiness to the mix, add 3/4 cup Morning Star Grillers® Crumbles™ to the pan along with the onion and corn in step 1.
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