Beans and Rice

You can add an additional boost to the flavor of this dish by substituting spicy tomato-vegetable juice for the broth or water.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• Nonstick spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup converted long-grain rice
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth or water

1. Treat the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add the oil and rice; stir to coat the rice in the oil.
2. Add the black beans, pinto beans, salt, Italian seasoning, onion flakes, tomatoes, and vegetable broth or water to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the rice is tender.