A vibrant plate filled with charred corn kernels and juicy diced peaches, in a symphony with crispy black beans. Drizzled with smoky, tangy BBQ sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro, colorful edible flowers and a squeeze of lime, it's a feast for both the eyes and taste buds.

BBQ Glazed Corn and Peach Salad with Crispy Black Beans

Name: BBQ Glazed Corn and Peach Salad with Crispy Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ripe peaches, 2 pitted and diced; Fresh corn, 2 ears kernels removed; Black beans, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed; Cilantro, a handful roughly chopped; Edible flowers, a handful for garnish; Lime, 1 cut into wedges; BBQ Sauce, 1/2 cup; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: August 21, 2023

This light, colorful, vegan dish takes inspiration from classic American BBQ traditions, blending satisfying textures and bold, smoky-sweet flavors. We'll be using juicy, ripe peaches and sweet corn straight from the summer harvest, combined with earthy black beans and topped by a tangy homemade barbecue sauce.

Ingredients (for 2)

Ripe peaches - 2 - pitted and diced
Fresh corn - 2 ears - kernels removed
Black beans - 1 can (15 oz) - drained and rinsed
Cilantro - a handful - roughly chopped
Edible flowers - a handful - for garnish
Lime - 1 - cut into wedges
Bbq sauce - 1/2 cup
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🥣

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, and get your ingredients ready.
Step 2 - 🌽🍳🥣

Toss the corn kernels in 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill them on the heated pan until they begin to char. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Once done, transfer them to a large bowl.
Step 3 - 🍑🍳🥣

In the same pan, add the diced peaches and grill them for about 2 minutes on each side or until they have nice grill marks. Then transfer these to the bowl with the corn.
Step 4 - 🥣⚫🍳

Toss the rinsed black beans in 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Put the pan back on medium heat and crisp up the beans for about 5-7 minutes. When they're ready, add them to the bowl with the corn kernels and diced peaches.
Step 5 - 🌽🍑⚫🍯

Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the corn, peaches, and beans in the bowl and toss the ingredients together until everything's nicely coated.
Step 6 - 🥗🌿🌼🍈

Plate your salad, garnish it with fresh cilantro and edible flowers, and give it a nice squeeze of lime just before serving.

Additional

The barbecue sauce can be store-bought or homemade. For an extra twist, add some diced jalapenos for a spicy kick or some vegan feta for added creaminess. Kids can definitely help with the prep work, such as slicing the peaches or husking the corn.