Black Bean Brown Rice Vegan Taco Skillet

INGREDIENTS:

This recipe makes 4 Serving

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 large red onion or 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 1 jalapeño chopped, optional
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tbsp chipotle pepper adobo sauce from the can
  • 1/4-1/2 cup salsa to taste
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained, but not rinsed
  • 1.5 cups brown rice cooked
  • cilantro, limes, avocado for topping

METHOD:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and taco seasoning to the skillet and lower heat to medium. Sauté, stirring regularly until veggies have softened (approx. 5-7 minutes).
  • Add chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salsa, black beans and brown rce to the skillet and stir to combine. Allow everything to continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls or salads topped with cilantro, limes and avocado