SANTA FE RICE AND BEANS

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Clone for Weight Watchers or Lean Cuisine frozen dinner.

Provided by lori A

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 c cooked brown or white rice
2 can(s) petite diced tomatoes, unseasoned
1 can(s) black beans, canned
1 jalapeno peppers, diced and seeded (keep the seeds if you like it hot!)
1/2 large white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
fresh lime juice, optional
1/2 c mexican blend shredded cheese
1/2 c fat free or light sour cream
1 Tbsp olive oil
cilantro, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Four cups cooked rice, keep warm, set aside.
  • 2. Add oil to fry pan set to medium. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Rinse black beans and set aside. Add bell peppers and jalapeños to pan and cook just until tender.
  • 3. Add tomatoes to pan along with salt & pepper and cumin. Add black beans and warm through.
  • 4. While fry pan mixture is warming through, spray a small microwave safe bowl with cooking spray and melt cheese on 50% power, for approximately 30 seconds, add sour cream and stir. Add a bit of water as needed to make the mixture more sauce-like.
  • 5. Place rice on plate and top with bean & tomato mixture. Top with sour cream cheddar sauce. Garnish with cilantro and add a squirt of fresh lime juice if desired.

Cathy Nakandi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.


Up roy
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the flavorful rice and beans.


Courtney woods-marlton
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tarly Onopwy
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I love the smoky flavor of this dish. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


SESO Saw
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This dish is a regular in our household. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


kh shorts
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the beans were cooked perfectly.


abraham muhindo
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Md kawser Ahmed
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I made this dish in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The flavors had plenty of time to meld together, and the result was a delicious and comforting meal.


yo boy mobboss sheesh
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans, and it's always a hit with my family.


Rana Megahed
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The creamy sauce is the star of this dish. It's so rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the rice and beans.


jani jutt
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This recipe is a great base for customization. I added some chopped bell peppers and corn, and it turned out fantastic.


Tilak Tilak
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll reduce the amount of chili powder.


shameer khanz
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This was my first time making Santa Fe Rice and Beans, and it certainly won't be my last. The spices were spot-on, and the dish had a wonderful warmth to it.


Muzaffar.qureshi G
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I used black beans instead of pinto beans, and it turned out great. The smoky flavor of the black beans added an extra layer of depth to the dish.


Obioma Samson
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make, yet so full of flavor. I served it with a side of avocado and salsa, and it was a hit.


E_ZONE
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Perfect balance of flavors and textures. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the beans were tender and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Toedi Weah
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I'm not typically a fan of rice and beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and the creamy sauce made it so flavorful and satisfying.


Booyah Gaming
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This dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Zaheer Khan1122
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Easy and delicious! I made this with leftover rice and canned beans, and it was still amazing. The flavors were so rich and flavorful.


Nakagulire Jennipher
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This Santa Fe Rice and Beans recipe was an absolute hit at our dinner party! The blend of spices and the creamy texture were a match made in heaven. Will definitely be a regular in our household.