SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER RICE & BEANS

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Here's a simple stove-top recipe that is both healthy and satisfying--lots of protein and low in fat and calories. What's not to like? Recipe & photo: heinzketchup.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c uncooked rice
2 1/2 c tomato juice
1 can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c corn kernels
1/2 c heinz tomato ketchup
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in the rice and tomato juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  • 3. Fluff rice with fork and increase heat to medium.
  • 4. Stir in the beans, corn, and ketchup. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and lime juice.

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