Black Bean Pie

4 10in flour tortillas

1 tbsp canola oil

1 large onion, diced

1 jalapeno, seeded and minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp ground cumin

salt and pepper

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 C water

1 package frozen corn

scallions, thinly sliced

8oz shredded mexican cheese

1 can diced tomatoes

sour cream and salsa for serving

meat if desired

Preheat oven to 400. Using a paring knife, trim tortillas to fit in springform pan. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally until onion is softened. Add water and beans to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid has almost evaporated. Stir in corn and scallions. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Fit tortilla in bottom of pan. Layer with 1/4 of the bean mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat using all the tortillas and all the bean mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with scallions. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Thai Chicken with Cashews

1 bunch scallions

1 lb chicken

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3 tsbp vegetable oil

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tsp dried ginger

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

3/4 C reduced sodium chicken broth

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp corn starch

1 tsp sugar

1/2 C whole cashews

white or brown rice

Chop scallions, separating white and green parts. Pat chicken dry, then cut into 3/4 in pieces and toss with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over moderately high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately. Add oil, swirling to coat, then stir fry chicken until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add bell pepper, garlic, ginger, red pepper, and scallion whites to pan and stir fry until peppers are tender. 5-6 minutes. Stir together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar, then stir the mixture into the vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened. 1-2 minutes. Stir in cashews, scallion greens, and chicken. Serve with rice.