BLACK BEAN AND CORN TACOS

Black Bean and Corn Tacos image

We eat meatless meals a few times a week, so I replaced the beef with nutty brown rice to bulk up these tacos. Sometimes I also like to swap in quinoa for the rice. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
8 taco shells, warmed
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

In a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet, saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, taco seasoning, lime juice and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in rice; heat through., Spoon bean mixture into taco shells. Top with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 17g protein.