black beans tacos with cilantro slaw

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 can rotel, drained
3/4 t cumin
1t seasoning salt

1 jalapeno (I used 1/2 seeded and de ribbed)
1/2 c chopped cilantro
16 oz shredded cole slaw mix
1/4 c lime juice
2T mayo

1/2 c queso fresco
small tortillas or tortilla chips
guacamole or avocado

mix first 5 ingredients in a large bag and mix.
chop cilantro and halapeno and add to large zipper bag. add next 4 ingredients, zip and squish around to mix.

microwave bean mixture until warmed through. assemble tacos and enjoy
also makes a delicious taco salad when served over broken chips!

**best eaten on day 1 or 2, maybe day 3....then the slaw mixture starts to break down.

season vegetable lasagna

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