Rice And Bean Casserole Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time16 Min
Ready In31 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings2
Main IngredientRice
Ingredients
| Margarine | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Onion | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), diced | |
| Red or green bell pepper - 1/3 cup, diced | ||
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm) | |
| Canned balck eyed peas - 1/2 pound, rinsed, drained | ||
| Skim or non fat milk - 1 cup | ||
| Bay leaf | 1 | |
| Fast cooking whole grain brown rice - 2 ounces | ||
| Thyme leaves | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Sage | 1/2 Teaspoon, rubbed | |
| Pepper | 1 Dash | |
Directions
MAKING
1.Take a 1 quart microwavable casserole and add in margarine. Microwave on high 100% for about 30 seconds to melt the margarine.
2.Add in bell pepper, onion, garlic and mix well. Microwave covered for 2 minutes on high 100%. Stir once halfway through the cooking.
3. Once the onions turn translucent, add in the milk, 1 tablespoon water, bay leaf and black eyed peas. Microwave for 2 minutes on high 100 % until the mixture boils.
4.Add in the rice and microwave covered for 4 minutes on high.
5. Now reduce power to medium or 505 and microwave for about 2 1/2 minutes.
5. Add in the seasonings and microwave covered for 2 1/2 minutes on medium.
6. Let stand for about 2 minutes so that the liquid gets absorbed.
7. Discard the bay leaf.
SERVING
8. Serve hot as main dish.
1.Take a 1 quart microwavable casserole and add in margarine. Microwave on high 100% for about 30 seconds to melt the margarine.
2.Add in bell pepper, onion, garlic and mix well. Microwave covered for 2 minutes on high 100%. Stir once halfway through the cooking.
3. Once the onions turn translucent, add in the milk, 1 tablespoon water, bay leaf and black eyed peas. Microwave for 2 minutes on high 100 % until the mixture boils.
4.Add in the rice and microwave covered for 4 minutes on high.
5. Now reduce power to medium or 505 and microwave for about 2 1/2 minutes.
5. Add in the seasonings and microwave covered for 2 1/2 minutes on medium.
6. Let stand for about 2 minutes so that the liquid gets absorbed.
7. Discard the bay leaf.
SERVING
8. Serve hot as main dish.
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