ZUCCHINI, RED BEANS & RICE RECIPE - (5/5)

Zucchini, Red Beans & Rice Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by á-2555

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 cup long grain white Rice
2 cups water
1 (16-ounce) can Red Kidney beans
1 large or 3 small zucchini
1 small can (personal size) Spicy V-8 Juice

Steps:

In Large skillet over medium heat, saute' onion in butter and olive oil until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Add: Chili powder, salt, cumin, raw rice and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and cook covered for 5 minutes. Drain 1 can of Dark Red Kidney Beans. Stir into Rice mix and cook covered again until rice is almost tender, approximately 10 minutes longer. Wash and trim Zucchini's, slice 1/4-inch thick. Stir into rice and add small can of spicy V-8 Juice to add moisture and a little extra kick. Again; cover and simmer until zucchini is tender, approximately 5 to 10 mins.