Tonight was not one of those nights.
After a long day at the 9-5 and a workout, I was hungry with a capital H and wanted something quick and satisfying. While the boy sat through an evening work meeting, I was left to fend for myself. Although I've been blessed with the least picky eater in the world to feed on a nightly basis, there are certain meals that I save for nights when I only have to please my taste buds.
Tonight was one of those nights.
This meal was inspired by a recipe for Spicy Black Beans and Zucchini from Green Lite Bites. I've made this recipe dozens of times, but each time I make it, I do it a little differently depending on what I have on hand. Some nights I make the recipe pretty mild, and some nights I make it spicy.
Tonight was one of those nights.
I bulked up the recipe with an extra zucchini and onion. I added extra spices for kick, a 1/2 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a few additional spoonfuls of salsa. This batch made about 3 cups of the mixture.
One cup was served over brown rice for dinner, one cup will be eaten with more rice tomorrow for lunch, and the last mixture has a fate yet to be determined. The longest part of dinner was waiting for the rice to cook. I love this recipe because it is versatile, inexpensive, and tasty. From this one recipe with minimal ingredients, I'm getting three different meals.
While I've discovered a lot of resources online for healthy recipes, Green Lite Bites was my first "find" for delicious and healthy recipes. It continues to be a valuable resource and cooking inspiration for me.
What are some of your favorite healthy recipe websites?
