Black Beans & Corn with Poached Eggs

This sweet and spicy black bean and corn recipe features queso fresco, a Mexican cheese that is salty, crumbly, and perfectly meltable.

black bean corn poached egg
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles

  • 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 large eggs

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, corn, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, chiles, vinegar, and salt; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

  2. Use a spoon to make 4 indentations in the bean mixture. Crack an egg into each indentation. Cover and cook until the whites are set but yolks are still runny, 4 to 6 minutes (or until desired doneness).

  3. Sprinkle with cilantro, queso fresco (or feta), and red onion and serve.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
14g Fat
26g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup bean mixture + 1 egg
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 28%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 569mg 25%
Potassium 519mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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