Vegetarian Taco Salad

2 cloves garlic
1 tomato
1/2 onion
1 can pinto or black beans
salt
pepper
crushed red chili pepper
hot sauce
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated.
Couple large handfuls of tortilla chips, crushed or broken into small pieces
Mixed greens


Dice garlic, onion and tomato and sautee over medium low heat in extra virgin olive oil. Rinse beans and add to sautee pan. Cook until onions are soft and tomatoes and beans begin to disintegrate. Add salt, pepper, crushed red chili pepper, and hot sauce, to taste. Add grated cheese and chips. Stir mixture. Serve over mixed greens. Serves 2.