Frijoles Casserole

• Ingredients:
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 3 c. onion, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 10 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 Tbs. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 Tbs. chile powder
• 4 medium (7-inch) zucchini, cut into 1/2 chunks
• 2 medium bell peppers (any color), cut in chunks
• 1 15-oz can black beans
• 1 15-oz can pinto beans
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Cayenne to taste
• 2 cups grated mild white cheese (optional)
• 1 batch corn bread batter (below)
• Salsa (optional)
• Corn Bread Ingredients:
• 1 c. white flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbs. olive oil

1. 1)treheat oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a 9x13 pan.
2. 2)teat olive oil in large pan. Add onion and half the salt, saute for 8-10 minutes until onion softens.
3. 3)tdd half the garlic, plus the cumin, basil, oregano, chile powder, zucchini, bell pepper, and remaining salt. Stir, cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 more minutes.
4. 4)temove from heat, stir in remaining garlic and the beans. Season to taste with black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Stir in cheese. Transfer to baking pan. Spread corn bread batter over as evenly as possible (this is always tricky b/c it's sticky, but it expands as it cooks, so it ends up fine).
5. 5)take for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is cooked through. Serve with salsa.
6. Corn Bread Preparation:
7. 1)tift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into mid-sized mixing bowl. Stir in cornmeal, make well in center.
8. 2)tn a separate container, bear together buttermilk, egg, and oil. Pour into dry ingredients and stir just enough to thoroughly blend.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/frijoles-casserole-50055950 (may not work)