Not all delicious meals take a lot of effort to create—this recipe is a perfect example. A simple meal that is nutritious, quick, and easy is the perfect choice for a hot summer day. Vegan and gluten-free.

You may know green beans as ‘snap beans,’ ‘French beans,’ ‘string beans,’ ‘runner beans,’ or ‘Baguio beans’. As varied as the name may be, the same applies to the many ways you can cook them. You can steam, boil, stir-fry, or bake green beans, and; season and accent them in whatever way you desire. This recipe is a twist on a popular classic. Vegan-friendly, low-carb, Paleo, and keto-friendly!

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add onions and saute for about a minute until the skins turns translucent. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and corn. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes more. Stir in the broth, vinegar, oregano, and black beans. Increase the heat, mash the beans with the back of your ladle, stir, and continue to cook for about 8 minutes more. You can season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Rinse the beans and add to the a medium stock pot. Add the water, onion, bay leaf, thyme, and half of the garlic, and. Bring to a rolling boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes. Add a dash of salt to taste, and continue to cook for another 40 minutes until the beans are thoroughly tender but still intact. Remove from the heat. Discard the bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Drain the beans and onion in a colander and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of the olive oil, on medium heat; add the bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic, and continue to stir; for about 30 seconds more. Add the chopped mint and salt to taste (and tomatoes, if desired), and stir for approximately 1 minute. Add the beans; and onions, and transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Place in preheated oven, and bake for 1 hour. If the beans start to dry out, add 1/2 cup of water. You may wish to make this dish in advance and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.