Tacos
INGREDIENTS
2 TBS. olive oil
1/2 cup of diced red onion
1/2 poblano or jalapeno pepper if you want it spicier
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. chili pepper
juice of 1/2 to 1 lime (optional)
1/3 cup of salsa
hard shell tacos or soft tacos (your preference)
Toppings:
1 avocado
frozen corn that’s been cooked
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper diced
shredded cheddar cheese
2 or 3 scallions cut small
sour cream
diced tomatoes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat olive oil over medium heat
2. Add diced red onion and cook until soft
3. Add poblano or jalapeño pepper along with spices -paprika, coriander, cumin, chili pepper and cook stirring about 1 – 2 minutes
4. Add salsa and lime (optional)
5. Add drained and rinsed black beans
6.Salt and pepper to taste
7. Remove from heat and partially fill taco shells with mixture
8. Add favorite toppings – avocado, corn, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, scallions sour cream, diced tomatoes
Vegetarian Fajitas
INGREDIENTS
2 TBS. olive oil
Pick 3 bell peppers, preferably different colors
1 red onion cut into lengthwise wedges about 1/2 inch
2 sliced large portobello mushrooms
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp chili pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
pinch cayenne
salt and pepper to taste
1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
Flour or corn tortillas
Toppings:
guacamole or cut up avocado
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
cilantro (optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat olive oil over med to high heat in a skillet, preferably cast iron, but not necessary
2. Add sliced peppers, red onion and mushrooms and saute until soft but not soggy. About 5 minutes stirring frequently
3. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant. About 1 minute.
4. Add chili pepper, smoked paprika, cumin and cayenne, cook 30 sec. to 1 minute stirring constantly
5. Place above into a serving dish
6. Add pinto beans to pan and warm through
7. Add vegetable mixture and beans to the tortillas and serve with toppings: guacamole or avocado, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro
Enjoy!