Vegetarian Black Bean/Hamburger Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds & membrane removed, finely chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 (340 g) package Mexican vegetarian ground meat substitute
• 2 cups lettuce, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups soy cheese, shredded
• 1 cup salsa (your favorite)
• 3/4 cup sour cream (optional)
• 2 avocados (optional)
• 6 taco shells or 6 tostado shells

Steps:

1. Over medium heat fry the garlic & peppers in the olive oil for 3 minutes.
2. Add drained beans (reserve juice) and mash them, mixing in the peppers & garlic,.
3. Add bean juice as needed for a nice consistency. Mix well & stir frequently.
4. Heat the vegetarian hambugerr in a skillet over medium heat, stir frequently.
5. When the beans are ready, the burger heated through assemble your tacos.
6. Put 3 tbsp of beans in the bottom of the shell, add 3 tbsp burger, then the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and salsa.
7. Top with sour cream and sliced Avocado (if using) or serve your avocado on the side.
8. Enjoy.