eats for one

Easy Mexican Beans
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 large can beans, drained
(black, kidney or garbanzo)
2 tbsp low sodium taco seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
A few sprigs cilantro (optional)
1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Saute the red onion, red pepper and green onion (only the white part, save the green for garnish) until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the beans, taco seasoning and chili powder and heat thoroughly. Use cilantro, jalapeno peppers and green onion for garnish.
Tips
This recipe can be served in many ways. Try it…
• Wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with cheese as a burrito
• Baked inside a whole wheat tortilla with cheese as a quesadilla
• On top of a baked potato
• On a whole wheat pita: spread salsa then beans, top with cheese and bake for aMexican pizza!