Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans
Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans brings together sweet, crisp kernels, tender black beans, and a gentle kick of jalapeño for a balanced, lively bite. Bright lime and warm chili powder round out the flavors, with cilantro adding a fresh finish. Serve it as a vibrant side for taco night, spooned over grilled proteins, or as a hearty meatless main any weeknight.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mix the corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper together.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the corn mixture; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the black beans; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat and sprinkle the cilantro on top.
- Calories 99.56 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 4.63 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 17.03 g 6%
- Total Fat 1.47 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 196.55 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.83 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 179.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 16.41 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 30.05 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chili Powder, Corn, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 99.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chili Powder, Corn, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 99.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans healthy?
- Southwest Skillet with Corn and Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 99.56 calories and 4.63 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 196.55 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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