Meat-Less Tacos

Name: Meat-Less Tacos
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; chili powder to taste; cumin (just a pinch); 1/4 c. tomato sauce; 3/4 c. water; 1 can pinto beans, drained; 1 c. quick cooking brown rice; taco shells or tortillas; low-fat grated Cheddar cheese; shredded lettuce; hot sauce

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
chili powder to taste
cumin (just a pinch)
1/4 c. tomato sauce
3/4 c. water
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 c. quick cooking brown rice
taco shells or tortillas
low-fat grated Cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
hot sauce

Directions

1

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat.
2

Saute the onion and garlic.
3

Add chili powder to taste, a pinch of cumin, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then add beans and rice. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand another 5 minutes.
4

Spoon into taco shells or tortillas and top with cheese, hot sauce and lettuce.