Veggies, Black Beans, Spices Medley
This recipe is basically a medley of vegetables, salsa and Mexican spices. You can make this dish as mild, or as hot and spicy as you like. It will taste great either way.
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Avocado, Cilantro, Garlic, Mexican Chili Powder, Olive Oil, ~Rice, Tomatoes
Veggies, Black Beans, Spices Medley
Print recipe| Serves | 2 - 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Region | Mexican |
Ingredients
- 1 Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 4 - 6 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 - 2 teaspoon Mexican Chili Powder
- 1 can Cooked Black Beans
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Salsa (mild, medium or hot)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 - 8 tablespoons Cooking Oil (olive, avocado or other)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
Note
Serving Suggestions:
1) Serve hot on a bed of hot fluffy rice.
2) Use as a filling for a tortilla.
3) Serve with a side of salad and/or sour cream.
Options:
1) Whether you use it with cooked rice or as filling in a tortilla, you can add Mexican blend grated cheese to it.
2) If you are Vegan, skip the cheese and sour cream.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Place a frypan or sauce pan on medium heat. Add oil. | |
| Step 2 | |
Add the onion, bell pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until veggies are cooked. | |
| Step 3 | |
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Add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes, or until garlic is cooked.  | |
| Step 4 | |
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Add the tomato, chili powder and 1/4 cup salsa. Mix and cook for 3 minutes.  | |
| Step 5 | |
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Drain the black beans. Add the black beans, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the frypan with the veggies mixture. Mix thoroughly.  | |
| Step 6 | |
If it looks too dry, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Mix thoroughly. | |
| Step 7 | |
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Serve hot on a bed of hot cooked rice, or as filling in a tortilla.  | |
| Step 8 | |
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Serve with a side of avocado/tomato salad, if you like. See recipe here.  | |
