Saturday, April 5, 2008

Zesty Beans and Rice

Ingredients
2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans chili beans, undrained
1 14.5 oz can Mexican stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa
1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
cooked rice

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients except rice in a large saucepan. Cook on medium heat until heated through.
2. Spoon bean mixture over cooked rice, serve.

Variations: Serve with long-grain brown rice for a delicious, high-fiber, high protein meal with only a trace of fat. You may choose to add blackened chicken tenders for an extra hearty main dish. May also be served wrapped in flour tortillas with light sour cream for a delicious power-snack.