Thursday, July 8, 2010

Quick Dish of Veggies


This dish makes a quick meal that you can either throw over some rice or add to a burrito wrap.

* 1 Medium size onion, chopped
* 3 Cloves garlic, minced
* 2-3 Tbls vegetable oil
* 3 Vine tomatoes, chopped
* 1 Can black beans
* 1 Can corn
* 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
* 1 Green pepper, chopped
* 1 Cup fruit, mango or pineapple, chopped
* 1 handful both cilantro and parlsley
* spices for flavor, salt, pepper, red chili pepper
* 1 Cup rice or quinioa

1. Cook rice or quinioa in a large pot of boiling water. (1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water)
2. While rice is cooking, heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the onion and sautee until onion softens and become golden in color. Add green pepper and sautee until it softens, about 3 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low and add the tomatoes, black beans, corn, jalapeno, pineapple and spices. Simmer for about 10 imnutes.
4. Add to serving dish and add cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

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