Southwestern Pitas With Black Bean And Corn Pico De Gallo Food

SOUTHWESTERN PITAS WITH BLACK BEAN AND CORN PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Mix black beans, frozen corn, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chopped onion, roma tomatoes, jalapeno, salt, and pepper in medium bowl.
• Let sit for 30 minutes in refrigerator (prepare beef while this is refrigerating).
• Prepare ground beef according to directions on taco seasoning package, adding bell pepper and onion to mix the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
• Fill each pita with 2 tbsp ground beef mixture; top with 1 tbsp pico de gallo; 1 tbsp cheddar cheese; and 1 tbsp sour cream.

BLACK BEAN PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Combine 1 can black beans (drained), 2 diced plum tomatoes, 1/2 chopped small red onion and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a bowl. Add the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo sauce and 1 teaspoon honey and stir. Season with salt.

BLACK BEAN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Just before serving, fill pita bread halves with romaine, bean mixture and tomato.

BLACK BEANS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Stir together the tomato, onion, cilantro, and honey. Season with lime juice, vinegar, salt and pepper; set aside.
• Melt bacon grease in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the black beans and water, season to taste with salt and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes or until hot. Serve topped with pico de gallo.