Southwest Side Dish

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch thick quarter-rounds
• 3/4 cup frozen corn
• 3/4 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vinegar (your preference, we like rice or cider vinegar)
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Recipe

• 1 prep all veges.
• 2 heat oil in large skillet on medium high heat. saute onions, red bell pepper, and green beans 5 minutes. add zucchini, saute 3-5 minutes. add corn and black beans and heat through. timing can vary a bit with size of veggie pieces - the goal is to have them crisp tender with perhaps an occasional blackened spot.
• 3 season with vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. sprinkle with cilantro and stir to combine. serve at once.