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Corn and Bean Medley
Chili powder and pepper flakes give a spicy twist to this classic bean and corn side dish.
Chili powder and pepper flakes give a spicy twist to this classic bean and corn side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Canned corn, low-sodium, whole-kernel
- 1/2 cup Kidney beans, dry, cooked
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Hot pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the canned corn, but reserve the liquid from the can.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of liquid from canned corn in saucepan.
- Cook onion in liquid until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add corn, kidney beans, chili powder, and hot red pepper flakes to onion mixture.
- Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
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