Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos

Tacos and other "Mexican" foods we not something my family and I would eat when I was younger because of my father's lack of interest in them. My mother and sisters would make our way to fast food restaurants while my father was at work savoring every bite of tortilla and melted cheese or seasoned meat and rice. When I became vegetarian, I gave up anything other than nachos until I moved out of my family's home and considered giving my once favorite food another try. After many attempts with different vegetables and beans I came up with a favorite that I prepare practically once a week for many months now. At last' I can enjoy tacos in my own home and now I share the recipe with you, readers, in hopes you will enjoy it as much as I still do. Happy Taco Making!

Ingredients:

One Half Pound of Meat Substitute
One Package Powdered Taco Seasoning
One Fourteen-Ounce Can of Black Beans
One Cup of Frozen Corn
Half of a Green Bell Pepper
One Medium Yellow or Red Onion

Optional Toppings:
Salsa
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Lettuce
Diced Tomato
White or Spanish rice

Recipe Serves Four


Step One:
In a medium frying pan mix meat substitute, taco seasoning and black beans.







Step Two:
Dice the bell pepper and onion, and then add them to the mix as well as the frozen corn.









Step Three:
Heat the mixture until it is completely cooked throughout (about ten to fifteen minutes).










Step Four:
Fill taco shells with mix then add your favorite toppings, serve over tortilla chips with cheese for protein heavy vegetarian nachos, or serve over lettuce for a delicious taco salad.