Low Fat Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by Chef Christine

"Also from Healthy Latin Cooking. The fat is cut out and the flavor is in the Canadian bacon."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 ounce Canadian bacon, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med heat.
2. Add the onions, garlic, and bacon.
3. Cook, stirring often, for 6 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the beans and rice.
5. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the rice is lightly browned.
6. Season with salt and pepper.