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Low Fat Mexi Rice & Beans

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans, low fat, rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours

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.