197 with optional black beans for Recipes

olive oil, sweet onion, chopped, half a small butternut squash, peeled and diced, red bell pepper, seeded, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded, chopped, mild fire roasted green chilies, minced (about 4 1/2 tbsp), chipotle chile pepper in adobo, minced, diced fire roasted tomatoes with added puree (organic muir glen is the brand i use), organic black beans, undrained, organic pinto beans, undrained, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, chili powder (trader joe s brand is super good), turkish bay leaves, dried mexican oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, garnish: grated monterey jack cheese , sour cream and green onions, all-purpose flour , sifted, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, kosher salt, free range eggs, beaten, half and half, melted unsalted butter, honey, granulated sugar, vanilla (optional, but i like it !)

hot italian sausage, cooked and cut into small pieces (use mild sausage if you don tsp like spicy soup), olive oil, garlic powder, vidalia onion (no need to cut it up), pre-cut carrot, beef broth, tomato paste, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, crushed red pepper flakes (optional for added heat ), salt, black pepper, water

chicken broth, taco seasoning, divided, uncooked instant rice, boneless pork loin chops (approx 1 lb), bell pepper, chopped, green onion, sliced and divided, black beans, drained and rinsed, whole kernel corn, drained, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, sour cream , sliced black olives, salsa, cilantro, optional garnishes

lean ground beef, white onions, chopped, fresh garlic cloves, minced, dark chili powder, hot hungarian paprika, garlic salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, red chili pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, ground allspice, bay leaf, tomato paste, dark molasses, dark brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, beef bouillon cubes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, dark red kidney beans, mexicorn, sliced black olives, water, balsamic vinegar (optional)

chicken breast, onion, zucchini, red pepper, carrots, garlic cloves, vegetable oil, rotel tomatoes & chilies, tomatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, whole corn, black beans, cumin, pepper, red chili powder (optional, add only if you want to spice it up) (optional)

ranch dressing mix, shredded cooked chicken, sour cream, salsa, flour tortillas, warmed, black beans or lettuce or cabbage or red peppers, strips or green chilies or cheese (optional)

rinsed drained black beans, cucumber, peeled, diced 1/2-inch squares, mango, diced 1/2-inch squares, diced red onion, avocado, diced 1/2-inch squares, cilantro, coarsely chopped, fresh lime juice, orange juice, minced jalapenos (optional) or serrano pepper, if you want to kick it up (optional)

ground beef (or leftover pulled pork, shredded or chopped leftover roast or chicken), vegetable oil (optional), onion, diced, garlic clove, minced, poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (or 2-3 small poblano peppers), black beans (optional and rinsed ), tomato sauce, diced tomatoes , chili seasoned, chili powder, salt and pepper

quinoa, well-rinsed and toasted, corn kernel (fresh-cooked or thawed frozen ), lemon juice, divided (can use lime), fresh pineapple, diced, scallions, minced, olive oil, fresh garlic clove, finely minced, black beans (if canned , rinse), tomato, peeled, seeded and diced, cilantro, chopped, unsalted sunflower seeds, lemons (optional) or lime wedge (optional)

chicken breasts, taco seasoning, black beans, cooked spanish rice, corn, tomatoes and green chilies (optional) or 1 (11 1/2 oz) can salsa (optional), egg roll wraps, shredded cheese , i like sharp cheddar cheese, sauces for dipping may include sour cream or salsa or guacamole

ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, red onion , chopped reserve 1/4 for later use, jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeded (to your own heat level), garlic clove, chopped, black beans, drained, pace picante sauce, taco seasoning mix, drops hot sauce (optional) or 2 -3 dashes ground red pepper, if more heat is desired (optional), shredded mexican cheese , reserve 1/4 package for later use, crushed tortilla chips , preferably jalapeno peppers flavored

ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, pork, venison), diced tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, cabbage, chopped, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, carrots, chopped (about a cup), corn, drained (frozen is good too), salsa (i use mild pace), beef base (see note ) or 2 -3 tsp bouillon (see note), taco seasoning mix (to taste), ranch dressing mix, chopped garlic , can use garlic powder, tomato juice (optional) or 1 cup vegetable juice (optional), green chilies, diced (optional), salt and pepper

cooked chicken pieces (deli rotisserie or leftovers) deboned, canellini (white ) beans drained, black beans rinsed & drained, rotel (mild ), white, whole kernel corn drained, salsa verde, chicken broth, cumin (or more to taste), whole small onion chopped, fresh cilantro chopped, whole green bell pepper chopped, green chilis, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste, stalk green onions chopped, sour cream, whole small avocados chopped, mexican cheese mix shredded, tortilla chips (optional), mexican cornbread (optional) prepared

dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, stewed tomatoes, mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, ro-tel chili fixins variety (in the black can, has chili spices already mixed in), vegetable bouillon cubes (i like oxo), water, red pepper flakes (optional), bell pepper, white onion, garlic cloves, salt and black pepper, to taste, olive oil, flour tortillas , for dunking in the chili, butter (optional) or margarine, as desired (optional)

onion , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups), carrots, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup), garlic, finely chopped, dry white beans , such as cannellini, rinsed and picked over, fresh thyme , tied with a piece of kitchen twine, sweet or hot italian sausage links (4 to 6 links ), fire-roasted diced tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, chunk parmesan rind , optional, plus grated parmesan, for serving, ditalini pasta, chopped fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, crusty bread , for serving

cooked rice, cooked chicken, diced, black beans, drained and rinsed, whole kernel corn, drained, diced tomatoes, slightly drained, dried cilantro, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, ground red pepper (optional. use more or less , to taste), butter, whole wheat flour, milk, chicken broth, ground black pepper, salt, cheddar cheese (optional)

hot italian sausages, casings removed, crushed red pepper flakes (optional and to taste, add in for more heat), onion, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), garlic cloves, finely chopped, black beans, drained, taco seasoning mix (can use 1 package or as desired), diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain add the juice in also), chicken broth, white long grain uncooked rice, salt (or to taste, i use seasoned ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), shredded cheddar cheese (optional and use amount desired)

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, chili powder, sweet green pepper, cored, seeded and diced, sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced, zucchini, diced, yellow squash, diced, dried oregano, ground red pepper (cayenne), stewed tomatoes, corn kernels, drained, black beans, drained and rinsed, salt, accompaniments, optional: cooked rice , sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese