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The 15-Minute Mexican Street Corn-Inspired Creamy Beans I Can't Stop Making
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5.0 (190)|(2 Reviews)Cannellini beans simmered in spiced lime crema, topped with charred sweet corn, cotija, and fresh cilantro.
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By Laurel Randolph (Associate Editorial Director)•Published May 9, 2026
⏱ 15 mins
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph🔥 280 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Fast 15-minute vegetarian dinner.
- Protein-rich creamy white beans.
15-MIN WONDER
The 15-Minute Mexican Street Corn-Inspired Creamy Beans I Can't Stop Making
All the addictive flavors of elote—charred corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime crema—paired with hearty white beans for a lightning-fast 15-minute skillet dinner you can scoop up with warm tortilla chips.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or queso fresco
- 1 tsp chili powder, juice of 1 lime & fresh cilantro
Directions
1
Char corn in skillet
Sear corn in a dry hot skillet for 4 mins until blackened in spots.
2
Warm beans with crema
Stir in beans, crema, chili powder, and lime juice. Heat 4 mins. Top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Serve with warm corn tortillas or crispy tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories280 kcal
Protein14g
Carbs38g
Total Fat9g
Sodium: 460mg
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
