Meatless Monday

Black Beans and Rice Recipe! We love taco's on our household but I don't like the taco seasonings that come out of those packets. They are loaded with sodium and a bunch of preservatives that are not necessary. So I make my own it's super easy and very versatile. The one I use came from a blog called smashed peas and carrots.

Taco Seasoning:
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Bean Recipe:
Cooked brown rice
1-2 tblspn olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1-2 cloves chopped garlic
1 cup black beans, soaked overnight

Soak your beans overnight. Drain and rinse in the am and cook for about 45 minutes.
In a large pan heat 1 tblsp of olive oil and add your onion and cook for about 5 min. Next add your pepper and cook for about 5 min or so. Add your chopped garlic.
Add tablespoon of olive oil ,beans and rice. Next add a tablespoon (or more to taste) of your taco seasoning. Mix all together so everything is heat through.
You could add some hot peppers or red pepper flakes for some spice but my little ones don't like it. I add it to mine after it's cooked.
You cold also put it in taco shells or tortilla with a side of avocado.

saute onion and peeper

Mix in cooked rice and beans

Loving peppers!

All done!