Meatless Taco Mix (Destin Taco Mix)

Meatless Taco Mix

15 oz. can of black beans
15 oz. can of unsweetened corn
2 ripe tomatoes
1.5 oz. package of taco seasoning
2 Tbs. of your favorite salsa
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro (more or less to taste)
salt & pepper to taste
tsp. of red pepper flakes (can leave out for less heat)
juice of 1 lime

One of the best things about experimenting in the kitchen, is making memories while cooking! After my college graduation, I took a trip with some of my best friends to Destin, FL. During the beginning of this trip, I had started to toy with the idea of a vegetarian diet (which didn't last by the way).  Anyway, I wanted to come up with a substitute for the hamburger meat in tacos, and this is what developed.  My dear friend Harmony was with me on this trip, and we termed this meal our "Destin taco mix." Our vacation diet consisted almost entirely of yummy taco mix and LOTS of watermelon!!



In a large skillet, heat up 2 tomatoes (diced into small pieces), black beans and corn.  Mix in entire package of taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of salsa. Add chopped cilantro, salt & pepper and red pepper flakes if desired. Squeeze lime juice into taco mix, and mix everything together.

This mix tastes great with hard or soft shell tacos, hot or cold.  This is also a great base for a Mexican soup!  Harmony and I would eat this cold with chips, and it always hit the spot!

Happy Summer!!