Fajitas (a meal for both omnivores and vegans)

I like this meal because it's pretty simple, delicious, and I can use it to feed everyone in the family.

Ingredients:

• 1        lb flank steak, cut into thin strips
• 1/2     c cheddar cheese
• 10      fajita sized, whole wheat tortillas
• 1        red pepper
• 1        yellow pepper
• 1/2     white onion
• 1         large garlic clove
• 1         tsp garlic powder
•           Pepper, to taste
• 2        c vegetable broth
• 1        can organic (or lower-sodium) black beans
• Toppings of your choice; I like sauerkraut (sour cream sub) or Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream, guacamole, Chalula, sour cream and cheese for the omnivores

Directions:

1: Chop bell peppers and onion into this strips. Mince or press garlic. Place peppers, garlic, onion, and 1 cup of vegetable broth into frying pan, and bring to a boil.

2: Meanwhile, rinse black beans in a strainer for about 1 minute (this helps remove any sodium; up to 33%). Place black beans and the remaining vegetable broth into a small sauce pan. Simmer.

3: After the pepper/onion mixture has reached it's desired consistency, remove from heat. Take the mixture out of the pan and set aside; reserve a small amount (about 1/4 c) of vegetable broth in the pan.

4: Put beef flank in the pan with the vegetable broth. Sprinkle the garlic powder and pepper over the beef while it cooks, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (or until desired done-ness). Remove from heat.

5: Build your fajitas! For the omnivores, I put cheese in the tortilla, then meat, veggies, and desired toppings, then serve the black beans on the side. For myself, I like to put the beans in the tortilla, then layered by the veggies, chalula, and sauerkraut. I know the sauerkraut sounds odd- but trust me, it's an excellent sour cream alternative!

**Note: If you prefer a 'lean' meat for your fajitas, chicken or fish is an excellent alternative for the beef.