Before trying any diet or recipe, you should make sure that it is approved for you by your own qualified healthcare provider.
1 cup canned black beans
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
This recipe is already low in calories. If you want to lower the calories even further, then minimize the amount of the following ingredients:
Olive oil
You should make sure that any diet or recipe is approved for you by your own qualified healthcare provider. Do not consume more than ½ cup of food during any single meal, and stop eating and drinking before that amount if you start feeling full or uncomfortable.
Start by heating the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the diced bell peppers to the pan and cook until they become soft and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the bell peppers are cooked, add the drained and rinsed black beans to the pan. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the frozen corn kernels to the pan. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the corn is thawed and heated through.
Season the mixture with cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes.
Place the mixture into a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until it until becomes a smooth puree. If it's too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of vegetable broth or water.
Serve the puree warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.
Optional: If you want to get fancy, cook the beans and the corn in separately instead of together. Combine them in the serving bowl as depicted in the first image.
Enjoy!
