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Festive Mexican Skillet Tacos
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium-size red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound zucchini squash, chopped 3 cups cooked rice 1 (15 to 16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 16 taco shells
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, salt, cumin and black pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add zucchini, cook 2 to 3 minutes or until zucchini is slightly tender.
Add rice, beans and tomatoes; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat; add cilantro. Serve immediately by spooning approximately 1/2 cup in each taco shell.
Makes 6 servings (3 tacos each) Source: USA Rice Federation
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