Black Bean Tacos

I've been hearing people talk good things about Black Bean Tacos lately, so I did some internet searching for a recipe. I have found this one from www.allrecipes.com, and it has plenty of good reviews. I am going to post it here for a reference. I will likely be making this one soon after I go grocery shopping again and pick up our whole wheat tortillas. I subbed a few things (whole wheat instead of flour tortillas) from the original to make it a wic item.


Black Bean Tortillas

1 medium onion, chopped * (will sub frozen onion)

2 garlic cloves, minced*

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed*

and drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes* (wic item if use fresh tomatoes)

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon pepper

8 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas, warmed*

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar

cheese*

1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced*

In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, chilies and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup off center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold one side of tortilla over filling. Garnish with avocado.