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Fresh Grilled Corn & Black Bean Succotash

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A vibrant summer side dish featuring smoky grilled corn, tender black beans, and a zingy lime dressing. Quick, easy, and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 ripe avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C) for 10 minutes.
  2. Place the husked corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes until all sides have char marks and kernels start to brown, about 10-12 minutes total.
  3. Remove the corn and let it cool enough to handle. Cut the kernels off the cob into a large mixing bowl, avoiding scraping too much pith.
  4. Dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro. Add all to the bowl with the corn.
  5. Rinse and drain the black beans well and add them to the bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to combine. Fold in avocado last if using to avoid mashing.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
  9. Serve fresh or at room temperature. Can be chilled for up to an hour to meld flavors but avoid long refrigeration if avocado is included.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or cast-iron skillet on high heat to char the corn. Rinse canned black beans thoroughly to avoid excess salt and starch. Add avocado last to prevent mashing and browning. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor.

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Keywords: succotash, grilled corn, black beans, summer side dish, vegan, gluten-free, easy recipe, healthy

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