Mexican Black Beans and Corn (Frijoles con Elote)
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Mexican Black Beans and Corn (Frijoles con Elote)
Description
This recipe features a homemade chile sofrito made by dry roasting serrano and Fresno peppers, white onion, and garlic until charred, then blending them into a paste. The sofrito is sautéed to reduce moisture and intensify flavors before adding cooked black beans and corn, which are gently warmed together. This method imparts a smoky depth from the roasting and a balanced heat from the peppers.
The addition of roasted, salted pepitas adds crunch and a nutty flavor contrast on top. The dish’s texture is hearty from the beans, slightly sweet from the corn, and aromatic from the roasted seasonings. It can be served as a vegetarian side or topped with cheese and cilantro for extra garnish.
Ingredients
- 1 serrano chili dry roasted
- 1 Fresno pepper red chili - dry roasted
- 1 white onion dry roasted
- 3 cloves garlic dry roasted
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 2 cups black beans or 2 cans cooked, cooked
- 1/4 cup roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- salt
Instructions
- I usually grill these on the open flame to char and dry roast the chiles, onion and garlic. If that's not an option, then dry roast in a skillet. You can grill an ear to two of corn, too if you like. When making this year round it's not always easy to get fresh corn, so frozen works great.
- Blend the roasted chiles, onion and garlic in a food processor until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet sauté the sofrito of chiles, onion and garlic over medium heat until liquid has evaporated, stirring constantly. Add cooked beans and corn to the chili mixture, stirring to incorporate. Simmer for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve with chopped cilantro, cheese and the pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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