Chorizo and Black Bean Phyllo Cups

Yummy and easy to make! These bite size phyllo cups (or you can use the shells, which are much larger, to make this a more substantial recipe) can be found in the frozen aisle at the grocery store, near the phyllo dough.


Recipe:


2 packages phyllo cups (12 per package)
1 package chorizo, cooked and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese
olive oil
salt & pepper to taste


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook and drain chorizo. Heat about 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and add all of the vegetables except the black beans. Cook the vegetables until soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, combine chorizo, rinsed black beans, and cooked vegetables. Stir until combined and then fill phyllo cups with the mixture. 


Sprinkle with a decent amount of cheese, and place cups on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese has melted and cups are hot. Serve immediately. 


Tips - Make sure to drain the chorizo really well as it is very greasy - I usually put it on a pile of paper towels, layer more paper towels on top of it, and press down to really squeeze out the majority of the grease.