Grilled Black Beans with Pea
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
One of my favorite quick weeknight dinners is this grilled black beans with peas, and honestly, it's become a staple in my kitchen. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in under an hour and relies mostly on pantry staples, so it won't break the bank. Black beans are packed with fiber and protein, making this vegetarian option surprisingly hearty and satisfying. The combination of charred corn, bright cilantro, and zesty lime creates such a vibrant flavor profile that your whole family will be asking for seconds. Best of all, the prep work takes just twenty minutes, leaving you more time to relax while everything grills to perfection.
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Ingredients
- 2 canscanned black beans(drained and rinsed)
- 355 mlfrozen peas(thawed)
- 355 mlfresh corn kernels
- 1red bell pepper(diced)
- ½red onion(finely diced)
- 2lime(juiced)
- 59 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspooncumin
- ¾ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1jalapeño(minced, optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While heating, prepare a grill basket or skewer by lightly oiling its surfaces.
Tip: A grill basket prevents smaller ingredients from falling through the grates.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained black beans, thawed peas, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, and red onion.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and jalapeño if using. Pour this mixture over the bean and vegetable combination.
Tip: This spice oil infuses flavor throughout all the ingredients.
- 4
Add the fresh cilantro and lime juice to the bowl, then toss everything thoroughly until well coated and combined.
Tip: The lime juice brightens the smoky flavors from the paprika.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to your oiled grill basket and place it on the preheated grill.
Tip: Spreading the mixture evenly ensures even cooking and charring.
- 6
Grill for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the beans develop light char marks and the vegetables are heated through and slightly caramelized.
Tip: Stir every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking and promote even grilling.
- 7
Remove from grill and taste, adjusting salt, pepper, and lime juice as needed.
Tip: Fresh lime juice added after cooking brightens the final dish.
- 8
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice.
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