Spicy Beans and Rice
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
"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.
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked instant rice
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2 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Dash pepper
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1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
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1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
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1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
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1/2 cup salsa
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1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first 6 ingredients; cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until water is absorbed.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 294 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein.
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