Name: Low Fat Mexi Rice & Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 360 min
Ingredients: 1 16- oz can Mexican style beans; 1 16- oz canned crushed tomatoes (low sodium if available); 1 1/2 cups converted rice (uncooked); 1 large onion (diced); 1 4- oz can chopped green chilies; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 cups low fat cheddar cheese (grated/shredded (divided in half))

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Rice and beans are generally not considered a low fat dish, but we have lightened up this traditional Mexican dish with a low fat spin.

Low Fat Mexi Rice & Beans

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 6 hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

1 16- oz can Mexican style beans
1 16- oz canned crushed tomatoes low sodium if available
1 1/2 cups converted rice uncooked
1 large onion diced
1 4- oz can chopped green chilies
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups low fat cheddar cheese grated/shredded (divided in half)

Instructions

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and add beans, tomatoes, rice, onion, chilies, garlic and half the cheddar cheese (3/4 cup).
Stir, cover crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
In last hour of cooking, sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of cheese on top. Serve.

Keyword beans, low fat, rice