Last week I made a pot of black beans the old fashioned way and I have been eating them constantly. This week I wanted to spice them up a bit by adding them in a recipe rather than just eat them over rice. Here are two recipes I made today. They are fantastic and vegan. This is my second time making them so they are tried and true!

Zucchini, Black Bean, and Rice Skillet

1 Tb oil

1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1 can black beans

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup rice

1/2 cup shredded chedder and m. jack cheese (Omit these if vegan)

Cook rice separately. (Once rice is finished I start the rest of the meal) Heat oil in large skillet. Add zucchini and bell pepper. Cook 5 min. Add beans, undrained tomatoes and cooked rice. Sprinkle with cheese (or not) and enjoy!  Here is the link to where I found the recipe. There are a few differences.

Chunky Avocado Salsa

2 medium tomatoes

2 avocados

1 cup sweet white corn

1 bushel green onions

1 can of black beans (drained)

Garlic pepper

Garlic salt

Parsley

Hot Sauce to taste

Mix everything together but avocados. Add them last and gently stir. Serve with chips.  Here is the link to where I found the recipe.