Zucchini, Red Beans & Rice

By á-2555

Delicious served with burgers or chicken in the summer when Zucchini is in abundance. Love it!

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 cup long grain white Rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 (16-ounce) can Red Kidney beans
• 1 large or 3 small zucchini
• 1 small can (personal size) Spicy V-8 Juice

Preparation

Step 1

In Large skillet over medium heat, saute' onion in butter and olive oil until soft, approximately 5 minutes.

Add: Chili powder, salt, cumin, raw rice and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and cook covered for 5 minutes.

Drain 1 can of Dark Red Kidney Beans. Stir into Rice mix and cook covered again until rice is almost tender, approximately 10 minutes longer.

Wash and trim Zucchini's, slice 1/4-inch thick. Stir into rice and add small can of spicy V-8 Juice to add moisture and a little extra kick.

Again; cover and simmer until zucchini is tender, approximately 5 to 10 mins.