Black Bean Succotash

Submitted by MyHappyEatings

"A bright, colorful mix of crisp and tender bite-size vegetables with the protein of black beans. Pairs very well with mashed sweet potatoes and fish (or chicken)."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 poblano pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup black beans
• 1⁄4 cup frozen corn
• 1⁄2 yellow onion
• 1 zucchini
• 1 yellow squash
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

directions

1. Remove the seeds from the squash.
2. Drain and rinse the black beans.
3. Chop all the veggies into cubes, a tiny bit larger than a corn kernel.
4. In a non-stick skillet, add butter and olive oil over high heat.
5. Add onions and peppers, cook about 3 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
6. Add remaining veggies, cook 2 minutes.
7. Add black beans, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste, cook 1 minute more, stirring gently.