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Corn and Bean Medley

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Chili powder and pepper flakes give a spicy twist to this classic bean and corn side dish.

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium whole-kernel canned corn
  • 3/4 cup cooked kidney beans
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • hot pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain the canned corn, but reserve the liquid from the can.
  3. Heat 3 tablespoons of liquid from canned corn in saucepan.
  4. Cook onion in liquid until soft, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add corn, kidney beans, chili powder, and hot red pepper flakes to onion mixture.
  6. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Corn

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