Spicy Beans and Rice Recipe

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"I make this for a quick meal when we are in a hurry, but I still want to feed my family something nutritious and yummy!" relates Janesville, Wisconsin contributor, Sandra Castillo.

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Spicy Beans and Rice Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first six ingredients; cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Stir in the beans, Mexicorn, tomatoes and salsa; top with cheese. Cover and microwave on high 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 294 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 905 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Beans and Rice in Light & Tasty August/September 2006, p56

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Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by mjlouk

My husband usually hates meatless Monday, but he liked this recipe!


Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by foag

amazing


Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2008 by swanlane

 
 
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