4 fantastic mexican bean Recipes

garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained, you can use 2 cans if desired), red kidney beans (rinsed and drained ), black beans (rinsed and drained ), green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped ) (optional), corn niblets, drained (can use two cans), red onion, sliced, grape tomatoes (or to taste, added in just before serving), vegetable oil (or use canola oil), red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, white sugar, garlic powder (or to taste or use 1 tsp fresh minced garlic), cumin, chili powder, chopped cilantro, seasoning salt (or to taste, or use 1 tsp white salt or to taste), black pepper (or to taste), tabasco sauce (to taste, or use cayenne pepper to taste)

refried beans, taco seasoning mix, sour cream (low-fat is okay), prepared guacamole (store-bought or home-made), shredded four-cheese mexican blend cheese (is fine ) or 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (is fine), mild salsa, diced green chilies, sliced green onion, tortilla chips

lean ground beef, celery ribs, diced, onions, finely chopped, black soy beans, drained & rinced, sliced mushrooms, drained (i know- fresh are way better! but the texture of the canned ones goes really well with this dish), tomato paste, beer, chicken stock, mexican chili powder, oregano, whole cumin , (optional: toast it first for fantastic flavour), sage, thyme, indian chili powder or cayenne, splenda, balsalmic vinegar , salt & pepper to taste, lime wedges, sharp cheddar & sour creme for serving