20 minutes or less

1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

1/2 block tofu, drained * pressed

1 purple onion, minced

1 bell pepper, any variety, diced

2 Tbsp olive oil

For the taco seasoning:

1/2 Tbsp cumin

1/2 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 Tbsp garlic powder

½ Tbsp onion powder

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 (5 oz) box salad greens, any variety Or 1 small head lettuce

1 small jar fresh salsa

1 avocado, diced

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

For serving:

corn tortilla chips

Slice tofu in half lengthwise. *Press by layering on a plate; tea towel, tofu, tea towel, another plate. Apply light pressure to top plate to begin to release water from tofu. Set aside.

Prepare taco seasoning by combining spices in a jar. Shake to mix. (You will have extra to store in your spice cabinet!)

Then, in a large frying pan, sauté pepper & onion in olive oil until aromatic.

Cube tofu & add to the pan. Add beans, & 2 -3 tsp of prepared taco seasoning. Toss to coat, cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve goodness over salad greens. Top with salsa, avocado, cilantro.

Enjoy with chips for scooping.

Serves 2-3