Ingredients for Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Lime, Zest Of
- Lemon Juice
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- Cannellini Beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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How to Make Fiesta Caliente Bean Salad
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted corn (drained), and 1 cup chopped cilantro.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add 1 medium red onion (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), and 1 green bell pepper (chopped) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 4 cloves garlic (minced) and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon your favorite hot sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add ¼ cup water to the skillet and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Add the bean mixture from step 2 to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, heating through.
- Pour the reserved olive oil/vinegar mixture from step 1 over the bean mixture. Stir to combine.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
- Stir in the remaining ¼ cup chopped cilantro and lime juice. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
51 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
14g
Carbs
16g
