Corn and Black Bean Side Dish

This easy low-sodium side dish is loaded with fiber and healthy fat. You can cut the sodium level further by starting with dried beans.

Ingredients:

4 cups water, divided
1/2 cup low-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, or frozen and thawed and drained)
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, any color, diced
1/4 cup chipilín
1 medium avocado, diced

Optional: diced hot peppers, hot sauce*

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn, onion and bell pepper.
2. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add drained beans to corn mixture.
4. Add chipilín. Stir. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through.
5. Remove from heat. Add avocado and mix. Serve warm.

Makes 6 servings

Carb choices per serving: 1 ½

This recipe is Low Sodium

*Option not included in nutrition facts.

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