Happy New Year, folks! I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe time on New Year’s Eve. I have to admit that I really don’t like going out on NYE. There are just so many crazy drivers on the road that night…it’s like everyone thinks NYE is an excuse to drink as much as possible. I think next year I’ll host a fun pajama party where we play games and drink, but everyone spends the night. Sounds like fun!
Do any of you have resolutions this year? Mine are really just the same old, same old. I’d like to lose 5-10 pounds (I gained about 7 after my wedding in April, but have since lost about 2, so I’m still up 5 lbs). I’d like to be better with my finances. I also really want to run a half-marathon in March. I know I can do it, I just have to get over the mental block. I psych myself out thinking I’ll never be able to do it. Any of you runners have any advice??
Well, with all of the heavy holiday eating behind us, I’m having lots of fun experimenting with healthier recipes. I hosted ladies’ lunch the other day and made a fabulous casserole with veggie succotash and brown rice. I opened the fridge and threw in everything I could find, and wouldn’t you know, it was delish! I really enjoyed the succotash by itself before adding the rice, so that’s what I’m sharing with you today. Serve with sour cream and warm tortillas for a comforting and light meal.
Zucchini Succotash with Black and White Beans
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1 cup canned white beans (Navy or Cannellini)
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
- garlic salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, spray with cooking spray. Add onions and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add zucchini and beans and cook for about 5 more minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, taco seasoning and garlic salt. Adjust with more garlic salt and pepper to taste.
This dish would also be great with corn or mushrooms thrown in. I hope you all have a very blessed 2010. Here’s to good health, happiness, peace and prosperity.The Duchess
I hate going out on NYE, too!