Black Bean Fajitas

There are a few staples in my pantry and one of them is black beans. They are great when you want to whip up a meal in 20 minutes or less as they make an easy filler in Mexican inspired meals - fajitas or quesadillas. It is not a bland dinner either. With jalapenos and salsa you can kick this up to serious spice. The addition of tomatoes, peppers and lettuce makes it mouthwatering. My husband and I like our fajitas a little different. He likes them with jalapenos and I like them with sour cream and coriander. The filling below makes approx 7-8 fajitas. * The pic above does not have lettuce as I was out of it that day.

Ingredients:

Black Bean filling:

1 can black beans - drained and rinsed

1 medium onion sliced

1 green peppers sliced
1 poblano pepper sliced (optional)

2 teaspoons taco seasoning

2 tablespoons taco sauce

1 tablespoon oil

Salt & Pepper

8 mid-size tortillas
3 medium tomatoes diced or 1 1/2 cup pico de gallo
3-4 tablespoons cheese
1 1/2 cup lettuce
Juice of half a lemon
Salsa
Jalapenos
Coriander
Sour cream

Heat oil in wok and add onions and pepper. Saute till they soften and add the black beans. Then add the taco sauce and seasonings along with the salt and pepper. Taste the mixture and if you like it spicier add more seasoning.

To warm the tortillas, take a stack and cover with a damp paper napkin. Microwave for 8-12 seconds. Add the lemon juice to the tomatoes and you add a dash of salt if you like. Take a tortilla and spoon some of the bean mixture. Top with tomatoes, cheese and salsa. Depending upon your taste add jalapenos, sour cream or coriander. Finally top with lettuce and serve with guacamole.

This dish also makes a good self serve spread at a party. Just line up the ingredients and warm tortillas and guests can make their own fajitas as they like it.