Bean And Rice Tacos Recipe

Ingredients for Bean And Rice Tacos

• Cooked Brown Rice
• Black Beans
• Picante Salsa
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
• Chili Powder
• Ground Cumin
• Corn Tortillas

How to Make Bean And Rice Tacos

1. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add 1 chopped medium onion and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
3. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and sauté for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of rinsed and drained black beans, 1 (15-ounce) can of rinsed and drained pinto beans, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and the flavors have melded.
6. While the bean mixture simmers, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Warm tortillas one at a time, until soft and pliable. You can also heat them in a dry skillet or microwave.
7. Fold warm tortillas in half and lightly sprinkle with salt.
8. Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the bean mixture.
9. Top with your favorite toppings: shredded cabbage, cheese, avocado slices, cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!