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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

4 servings (about 1 cup per serving) 4 points each

List of Ingredients

1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving), garlic flavored
1 small onion, chopped
1 med garlic clove, minced
1/2 c uncooked white rice, converted-variety
1 1/2 c fat-free chicken broth
14 1/2 oz canned tomato puree, roasted-variety
15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 slices reduced-fat cooked crisp bacon, crumbled
2 TBS spice island chipotle sauce, or other brand
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 TBS cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 TBS scallion, chopped(green part only)


Recipe

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over med-high heat. Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute' until slightly softened, about 2-3 mins.

Meanwhile place rice, broth, tomato puree, beans, bacon, chipotle sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker; add sauteed vegetables. Cover and cook on low setting for 3 1/2 hours; stir in cilantro and scallion just before serving.