Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGnarly BarleyCans & Bottles Recipe

Cans & Bottles Recipe

Inspired by Gnarly Barley
Time30m
Serves4

Make Cans & Bottles Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Canned Ingredients

Bottled Ingredients

Spices & Seasonings

Fresh Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse and Drain Canned Ingredients

    Open the canned black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Rinse each ingredient under cold water in a colander and drain well.

  2. 2

    Chop Fresh Ingredients

    Finely chop the fresh cilantro and set aside. Squeeze fresh lime juice from the lime and measure out 2 tablespoons.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Add Canned Ingredients

    Once the olive oil is hot, add the rinsed black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

  3. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Add cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finishing Touches

  1. 7

    Add Hot Sauce and Balsamic Vinegar

    Stir in the hot sauce and balsamic vinegar into the skillet and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  2. 8

    Incorporate Fresh Ingredients

    Remove the skillet from heat. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice, stirring to incorporate. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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