One-Pot Quorn Black Bean and Sweet Corn Skillet
A vibrant Mexican-inspired skillet meal packed with savory Quorn, tender black beans, and sweet corn. Perfect for batch cooking three effortless dinners with high fiber and plant protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
22 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the Quorn pieces to the skillet…
Add the Quorn pieces to the skillet and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
Look for: lightly browned on all sides
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Stir in taco seasoning
Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, sweet corn, and canned diced tomatoes, mixing until thoroughly combined.
Look for: thoroughly combined
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture is hot and fragrant, and the tomatoes have slightly thickened into a light sauce.
Look for: the mixture is hot and fragrant, and the tomatoes have slightly thickened into a light sauce
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Remove the pan from heat and let…
Remove the pan from heat and let sit uncovered for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Divide into 3 equal portions to serve…
Divide into 3 equal portions to serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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