SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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Traditional black beans and rice is made slow cooker easy without sacrificing the spices and seasoning this dish is famous for.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried black beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chilies
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves. Serve beans over rice. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

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