Do you ever feel like cooking is therapeutic? There's something about taking a bunch of ingredients and then creating something that smells and tastes delicious. Tonight was a night where I wanted to cook. I went straight to Harris Teeter from work so I could get the ingredients for this recipe I saw on Pinterest (right now I'm on a veggie kick, and you know my love for black beans). I finally got home and cleared out my kitchen to prepare for cooking, only to find out I bought a CUCUMBER instead of a ZUCCHINI. Wow, my brain really must have been somewhere else while I was shopping. I ended up going back to HT for my zucchini, because I was determined to cook tonight. (This extra trip actually worked in my favor because I picked up a bottle of wine that I also forgot, of which I'm now enjoying a glass!) I'm so glad I went back for the zucchini, because this recipe was delicioso! I also needed that stress-relieving time in the kitchen. So much that after dinner I baked some more chocolate chip pumpkin muffins. It turned out to be a good night after all :)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola)
1-2 zucchinis, chopped
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
3/4 cup water
1 cup instant brown rice
1/2 cup Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and green pepper, saute for 5 minutes. Add black beans, undrained tomatoes, and water. Increase and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir well.
Cover and let stand for 8-10 minutes (until water is absorbed). Sprinkle with cheese and serve!
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Source: Ready Set Eat
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this looks so good! definitely making this at some point
ReplyDeleteYum!! That looks really good! I'm always looking for meatless meals too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good! I'd probably have to add meat though because Caleb can't have a meal without meat!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good!! I can't wait to try it!! (Maybe even tonight!)
ReplyDeleteSherri - I'm sure that chicken or ground beef/turkey would be really good in this!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering. I am always looking for new recipes to try and I find that bloggers have the best recipies around. Thanks so much for linking up to Make the Scene Monday!
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