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7 pt. Easy Black Beans & Rice

Source of Recipe

Pillsbury Fast & Healthy J/A'98 - Sue B


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice -- uncooked, instant
15 ounces canned black beans -- rinsed and drained
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes -- Mexican style, undrained
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix -- 40% less sodium


Recipe

In medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low;
cover and simmer 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, combine black beans, tomatoes and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. To serve, spoon bean mixture over rice. If desired, garnish each serving with nonfat sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

"7 Points Per Serving" serves 4.

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Per serving: 381 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (6% calories from fat); 12g Protein;
76g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 455mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat;
0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : For a milder version, simply use less seasoning mix.