Black Bean Skillet with Cornbread

Name: Black Bean Skillet with Cornbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can corn (drained); 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 package cornbread mix (prepared according to package directions); 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

A quick and satisfying one-pan meal featuring tender black beans simmered with corn, bell peppers, and warm spices, served with easy, store-bought cornbread.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.79/serving

Dietary

High-Fiber
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Soy-Free
Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can corn (drained)
0.5 cup vegetable broth
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 package cornbread mix (prepared according to package directions)
0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Prepare the cornbread according to package directions. While the cornbread bakes, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (or cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn, and 1/2 cup vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Once the cornbread is done, slice it into wedges. Serve the Hearty Black Bean Skillet warm, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro if desired, alongside the cornbread.

Notes

Ensure you select a cornbread mix that aligns with your dietary needs. For an even quicker meal, use microwaveable pre-cooked cornbread.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 470
Protein: 19.5 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 12 g
Sodium: 920 mg
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sugar: 8 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg