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Meatless Monday: Five-Plus Ways to Make a Meal from Taco Black Beans
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
You can double or triple this recipe and freeze it to have on hand for fast meatless meals. You can use store-bought taco seasoning or make your own spice mix.
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Mary Gillespie
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon / 2.5 ml salt
  • 2 tablespoons / 30 ml taco seasoning
  • 2 cups / 500 ml cooked black beans or 1 19 oz / 540 ml can, drained
  • 1 cup / 250 ml salsa
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons / 10 ml dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon / 15 ml lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 ml ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon / 15 ml chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
  1. Heat a medium-sized pan over medium-low heat. When the pan is heated, add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add the onion an cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions have begun to soften. Add the garlic and salt and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes longer until the garlic is soft. Do not let them brown. If the onions and garlic start to brown, turn down the heat.
  3. Add the taco seasoning and stir to coat onion mixture. Cook briefly for about 1/2 a minute, stirring to keep spices from sticking.
  4. Add black beans, salsa, water, oregano, lime juice and ground pepper. Heat until the mixture begins to simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally as it cooks to prevent any sticking or burning.
  5. Add cilantro (if using) and remove from heat.
Recipe Notes

If you don't have taco seasoning on hand, you can use 1 tablespoon / 15 ml cumin, 1-1/2 teaspoons / 7.5 ml chili powder, 1 teaspoon / 5 ml coriander (optional),1/4 teaspoon /1.25 ml salt, 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 ml garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 ml pepper.