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Mexican Black Bean Slaw

Our tested Steamed Black Bean Slaw: bright, generous, and balanced with lime and coriander. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.3 from 2,894 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook18 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mexican Black Bean Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and coriander elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the lime and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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