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Black-eyed bean and corn salad
Kid-friendlyOne pot

Black-eyed bean and corn salad

A bright Texan bean salad with lime and cumin. Keeps well in a lunchbox.

Time 10 min
EffortEasy
Per serving$2.91
Calories234 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Black-eyed peas (can)2 cans
  • Corn kernels (can)1 can
  • Bell peppers1 bell pepper
  • Tomatoes250 g
  • Scallions1 bunch
  • Limes1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro1 bunch

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, granulated sugar. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

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Nutrition per adult portion
234
calories
11g
protein
31g
carbs
6g
fat
10g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, counting a teaspoon of cooking oil for each portion. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Drain the black-eyed beans and the corn and tip them into a bowl.2 cans black-eyed peas1 can corn kernels
  2. Dice the pepper and tomatoes and slice the scallions. Add them to the bowl.1 bell pepper250 g tomatoes1 bunch scallions
  3. Squeeze over the lime, add 2 tablespoons of oil, half a teaspoon of cumin and a pinch of salt and sugar, and toss. Scatter with chopped cilantro.1 lime1 bunch fresh cilantro
The trick that makes it

Make it an hour ahead. The beans soak up the lime and cumin as they sit.

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