****Zesty Beans and Rice****

Very easy and satisfying, spiced beans ladled over rice are a classic dinner.
Make a double batch and use in burritos the next day!

Serving: yieldsL24
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans chili beans, undrained
1 14.5 oz can Mexican stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa
1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
cooked rice

1. Combine all ingredients except rice in a large saucepan. Cook on medium heat until heated through.

2. Spoon bean mixture over cooked rice, serve.

Variations: Serve with long-grain brown rice for a delicious, high-fiber, high protein meal with only a trace of fat. You may choose to add blackened chicken tenders for an extra hearty main dish. May also be served wrapped in flour tortillas with light sour cream for a delicious power-snack.

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