The Ultimate Frito Cowboy Cabbage
A quick and easy side dish featuring tender cabbage, black beans, and crunchy Fritos corn chips, all seasoned with smoky spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cups Fritos original corn chips
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Cook 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and fold in Fritos. Top with cheese if desired and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeno with the onion. For a main dish, add cooked ground beef or chorizo.