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Registered: February 2004
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Cheesy Beans and Rice
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Sat, 08 May 2004 20:39
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1 tsp canola oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium onion. diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium celery stalk, diced
1 Tbsp basil
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 can (19oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (19oz) tomatoes, drained, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup low fat grated cheddar cheese
3 cups cooked white or brown rice
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Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or saucepan. Add garlic, onion, carrot, celery, basil and oregano and sauté for 5 mins.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and continue cooking over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Add cheese and rice. Continue stirring until mixture is heated through.
To Freeze: Freeze in freezer safe container.
To Reheat: Reheat in microwave or on stove top.
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[Updated on: Sat, 08 May 2004 20:51]
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Posts: 13
Registered: February 2004
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Re: Cheesy Beans and Rice
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Sun, 16 May 2004 20:02
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Could use more cheese. Not too much, but it doesn't really qualify as "cheesy" as-is. Could use a little seasoning, as well.
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Registered: February 2004
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Re: Cheesy Beans and Rice
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Sun, 16 May 2004 23:16
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Not my favorite. I expected cheesier too, but if it were cheesier, I probably wouldn't be able to eat it anyway. A bit bland for me.
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Re: Cheesy Beans and Rice
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Sat, 12 June 2004 06:28
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bland. needs more tomatoes and cheese. not sure it freezes well. this dish is way better fresh.
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