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

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.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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.