Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Skillet with Warm Corn Tortillas

Hearty black beans simmered with sweet corn, diced red peppers, and smoky chipotle spices, served alongside warm corn tortillas and fresh avocado.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $3.03/serving
Dietary
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- High-Fiber
- Halal
- Kosher
- Low-Saturated-Fat
- Low-Cholesterol
Tags
- one-pot
- sauté
- quick
- smoky
- spicy
Ingredients
- 2 can black beans (15 oz can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can sweet corn (15 oz can, drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can, fire-roasted)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 red bell pepper (large, diced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 corn tortillas (warmed)
- 2 avocados (medium, diced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the 2 cans of black beans, 1 can of sweet corn, and 1 can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the skillet to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened and heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Top with diced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side, and serve warm alongside the skillet.
Notes
Leftovers reheat wonderfully in a skillet or microwave; keep tortillas separate until ready to serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 623
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 88.3 g
- Fat: 22.4 g
- Fiber: 18.7 g
- Sodium: 1776 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Sugar: 12.3 g