Mexican Jumping Beans (south Beach Diet-phase 1 Friendly)

TheDancingCook's Note:

Done in 20 minutes on the stovetop; I like to serve this with my Low Carb Mexi Baked Chicken for a complete and festive low carb dinner. Also a tasty, easy side dish to serve with your tacos, fajitas, etc.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 green pepper , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder or 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (I prefer and use taco seasoning, homemade with no sugar)
• low-fat Mexican cheese blend , for topping

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, sautee the pepper, onion and garlic in olive oil until crisp-tender.
2. Add beans, water and seasoning; simmer on low to medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
3. Top with cheese upon serving.

Reviews

[amyrice0]

way better than expected. i made the mexi baked chicken to go with it.
http://www.food.com/recipe/low-carb-mexi-baked-chicken-103966

[Onebolf]

Very flavorful & Yummy Beans! Fixed this while on South Beach but whole family loved them. Had to fix another pot for me to take for leftovers in lunch! Thank you!

[Lingering_Dream]

Very yummy, especially when served with the Low Carb Mexi Bake! Hubby and I really enjoyed it and it will be made again! Thanks!