Spicy Beans and Rice
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Spicy Beans and Rice
| Thu, 08-16-2007 - 8:41am |
Spicy Beans and Rice
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Yields: 6 servings
"Black, red or pinto beans are baked with jalapeno chile peppers and spices, and served atop hot brown rice."
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans,
undrained
2 fresh jalapeno peppers,
seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to
taste
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to
taste
black pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese (low fat)
2 fresh green onions, chopped
1/2 (2 ounce) can sliced black
olives, drained
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.
In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, pour beans into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
4.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and olives. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
5.
Serve beans over cooked rice.
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| Thu, 08-16-2007 - 10:12am |
ooh, DH will love this!



