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Mexican Black Beans and Corn (Frijoles con Elote)

These Mexican Black Beans and Corn (Frijoles con Elote) get a flavor boost from a mixture called a sofrito that’s made of chiles, onion and garlic dry roasted then blended together. Top with cheese and pumpkin seeds and it's a fantastic side dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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 cooked black beans or 2 cans cooked
  • 1/4 cup roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Blend the roasted chiles, onion and garlic in a food processor until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve with chopped cilantro, cheese and the pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 445mg (13%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 10.9mg (12%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% 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.