Pan-Toasted Sweet Corn with Wilted Chard and Black Beans

Serves 6
Time 20 min
Pan-Toasted Sweet Corn with Wilted Chard and Black Beans

Toasting fresh corn kernels in a dry pan makes them a sweet and nutty garnish for this healthful summer recipe. Add a side of quinoa and a salad of sliced tomatoes and basil to make it a complete meal.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2ears sweet corn, kernels removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
    1 bunchred or green chard, stems amd leaves thinly sliced and reserved separately
    1/3 cup, plus more as neededlow-sodium vegetable broth
    4 clovesgarlic, sliced
    1/4 teaspooncrushed red chile pepper
    1 can (15-ounce)no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 tablespoonsherry vinegar
    1/4 cupraw green pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

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Method

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.


Add corn kernels and cook, shaking the pan and stirring, until the kernels brown, about 5 minutes.


Remove corn from the skillet and set aside.


Rinse the pan to remove any browned corn from the bottom.


Return the skillet to medium heat and add broth, garlic and chile flakes.


Add chard stems and simmer until just tender, about 2 minutes.


Add chard leaves and stir until they begin to wilt and all fit in the skillet.


Cover and cook until chard is very tender, about 5 minutes; add more broth a tablespoon at a time if the chard gets dry.


Uncover the skillet and stir in beans, vinegar and pumpkin seeds.


Cook for 2 minutes more.


Transfer the chard mixture to a platter and sprinkle with the toasted corn.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

150

Total Fat

4.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

140mg

Total Carbohydrate

22g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

8g

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