Best Rio Grande Black Beans Zucchini Recipes

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BLACK BEAN, ZUCCHINI, & OLIVE TACOS



Black Bean, Zucchini, & Olive Tacos image

Super quick & easy but healthy & flavorful!! We usually just use the crunchy taco shells you can buy in the store. This recipe comes from Isa Chandra Moskowitz's book Appetite for Reduction - 125+ fast & filling low-fat vegan recipes. She recommends serving it with the Garlic-Lemon yogurt but its not a must.

Provided by Mindelicious

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 zucchini, diced small (about 1lb)
2 jalapenos, seeded and sliced thinly
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (6 ounce) can salsa verde (canned tomatillos)
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
1 cup unsweetened plain soy yogurt (wildwood is great)
2 -3 garlic cloves
1/2 lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon light agave nectar

Steps:

  • Preheat a heavy bottomed skille tover medium-high heat. Pour in the oil and add the zucchini and jalapeno, sprinkle with the salt. Saute for about 7 minutes, or until the zucchini is lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic, olives, cumin, and coriander, and saute for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the salsa verde and black beans and cook for 5 minutes. The salsa should reduce a bit so its not soupy.
  • Mix the ingredients for the Garlic-Lemon Yogurt if your using.
  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet or wrap in a moist towel & nuke for a minute. Assembly the tacos by adding the filling, yogurt, and topping with scallions. Enjoy!

ZUCCHINI, BLACK BEAN, AND RICE SKILLET



Zucchini, Black Bean, and Rice Skillet image

This was stolen directly from Readyseteat.com. Our family really enjoyed it and I loved how easy, inexpensive and healthy it was. I use instant brown rice (and just cook it a little longer) and vegi stock in place of the water. Feel free to add sour cream, avocado, jalepenos or whatever floats your boat!

Provided by jennyblender

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon pure wesson canola oil
1 1/2 cups quartered quartered lengthwise sliced zucchini
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup water
1 cup instant rice
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, undrained tomatoes and water. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add rice; stir well. Cover; remove from heat and let stand 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.

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