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Sufferin' Mexi-Tash
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"Sufferin’ Mexi-tash"

Let's put a Mexican spin on an old classic....Succotash!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 167 kcal
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 2-3 strips of bacon
  • 2 ears of corn, kernels removed
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
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Instructions

  • Cook bacon in large pan over med-high heat. Once crisp, remove from pan (leave drippings in pan)and crumble (set aside). 
  • Saute corn, onion, and garlic in bacon drippings for 4 minutes, or until corn is golden. Add beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, and chicken.
  • Stir and let simmer till warmed through; about another 3-4 minutes. Just before serving toss in crumbled bacon and cilantro.
  • Top with Queso Fresco to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Bacon, black beans, Chicken, cilantro, corn, Mexican, onion, queso fresco, tomatoes
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