Showing posts with label corn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corn. Show all posts

Monday, January 12, 2015

Cowboy Caviar Two Ways




Cowboy Caviar

from Becky

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:  8-12


INGREDIENTS:

2 (15 oz.) cans black eyed peas
1 (15 oz.) can black beans
2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
1 cup red onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, small diced
1 red bell pepper, small diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
3 scallions, sliced thin
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Juice of 1 lime

DIRECTIONS:

  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. 
  • Cover and refrigerate at least one hour. 
  • Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, on top of burgers, sandwiches, or on the side of your favorite grilled meats and fish.






Quinoa Cowboy Caviar

from Foodnetwork.com


INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup fresh corn, cut off the cob
¼ cup cooked black beans
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 avocado, cut into small pieces (or guacamole – whatever you prefer)


DIRECTIONS:
  • Rinse and cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile combine the corn, black beans, red bell pepper and red onion in a bowl. Toss to combine. 
  • Add the cooked quinoa into the mixture, and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chopped avocado right before serving.



Thursday, January 8, 2015

Monday, December 29, 2014

Butternut Squash Veggie Bake


Butternut Squash Veggie Bake
from Greatist.com

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 teaspoon cumin
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Tortilla chips, for serving
Sriracha, for serving (optional)

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Chicken Enchiladas

Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas

Thursday: Chicken Enchiladas

SERVING: 4
1½ c salsa
1 c cooked or canned black beans
1 c frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 tsp cumin
2 c diced chicken
2 oz reduced-fat pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
8 whole-wheat tortillas
1. HEAT oven to 375ºF. Coat 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon ½ cup salsa in dish and set aside.
2. TOSS together beans, corn, cumin, and three-fourths cup salsa in bowl. Reserve ½ cup of bean mixture and set aside.
3. DIVIDE chicken, remaining bean mixture, and one-half cup of each cheese among tortillas. Roll up to enclose filling and arrange seam side down in dish. Spoon remaining salsa and reserved bean mixture over top.
4. COVER with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes.
NUTRITION (per serving) 439 cal, 36.2 g pro, 45.6 g carb, 8 g fiber, 13.7 g fat, 7 g sat fat, 829 mg sodium, 5.1 g sugar