Black bean and sweet corn fajitas

Ingredients

Black bean mix:

  • 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1tsp ground cumin
  • 1tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cans black beans (keep the liquid)
  • Pinch salt and black pepper

Sweetcorn salsa

  • 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)
  • Small handful chopped coriander
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Pickled onion

  • 1 red onion
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Serves:
4
Prep time:
25 mins

Why?

Who doesn't like fajitas - this is a way to enjoy them and eat well

How?

Pickled onion:

  • Peel, halve and slice the onion and place in a bowl or tupperware container
  • Add juice of 1/2 lime
  • Add 1/2 tsp salt
  • Stir so that its all mixed and leave to one side

Black beans:

  • Heat deep pan and add tbsp olive oil
  • Add slice garlic clove and cook for 1 minute (try not to let burn)
  • Add the tsp ground cinnamon, tsp cumin and tsp smoked paprika. Stir for another minute and fragrant
  • Pour in the beans straight from the can (including the water)
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10/15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • They will be done as the liquid thickens to your desired consistency. If too thick, add a little water to loosen.

Corn salsa

  • Heat another pan over medium heat, add tsp olive oil and tip in the corn
  • Turn the heat to high and cook for about 5 mins or until the corn starts to char
  • Remove from heat and set to one side to cool
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and coriander, juice of 1/2 lime and salt and pepper to taste
  • Stir through to combine

Serve each of the above in separate bowls so that people can add as much or as little as they like to a warm tortilla wrap

Serve with

Serve with:

  • Warm tortilla wraps (tacos also work well)
  • Grated cheese (ideally vegan)
  • Sliced avocado / good guacamole
  • Vegan cream cheese

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