One Dish Meal: Cheesy Beans & Rice Recipe

February 5, 2012

 

Here is another one of my favorite Weeknight Recipes!

There are some weeknights when dinners are an after thought. I try to meal plan, but it doesn’t always happen.  I have some items that I always keep in the house – for the nights when I don’t have a plan.  This recipe includes these stockpile items and is super quick to make. I have a rice maker, which makes it even easier to make.

Did I mention that this is one dish meal?

This beans and rice recipe is so easy and versatile – you can make it as a side dish or as a main dish. It is perfect for a cold winter day. It has just enough kick to please your taste buds!

So here is what you need to make this one:

  • 4oz of VELVEETA®
  • 3 Cups of cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 10 oz Can Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 small Can of Red Kidney Beans (drain)
  • 1 small Can of Black Beans (drained)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small Can of Pinto Beans (drained)
  • optional – ground beef or grilled chicken

Combine all ingredients in pot. Do not drain Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes, include all contents of the can.  Mix all ingredients and cook on med heat for 20 minutes and VELVEETA® is fully melted. Stir frequently. Optional – add beef or chicken to make a one dish meal.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Potato Filling Recipe | Stuffing With A Twist

November 21, 2011

Potato Filling Recipe

I was talking with some girl friends the other day, and they had no idea what Potato Filling was!  How can you have Thanksgiving without Potato Filling?

I realized that most of the country is missing out on this magically delicious side dish. It is a mixture of mashed potatoes and stuffing, baked to crispy perfection. If you grew up in the PA Dutch area (like me), you know this is a holiday staple.

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Garlic Zucchini Pasta Recipe

July 5, 2011

Garlic Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Do you have zucchini growing in your garden? With all the free pasta we have been seeing lately, this should be an inexpensive recipe to make!

Kelly shows a simple, yet delicious way to use your zucchini.  This recipe is a light summer dinner!  For this recipe, you will need 3 medium zucchini and plenty of garlic.

Check out the Garlic Zucchini Pasta Recipe here.

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Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese

August 11, 2010

Our garden is in full bloom right now and we wanted to make a light dinner last night. I wiped up these easy, cheesey sandwiches. I know a grilled cheese sandwich usually is for the kids, but these sandwiches are so good! I found a little inspiration from this recipe on Edible Symphony.

To make these sandwiches, there are three easy steps – make your pesto, put pesto, tomato & mozzarella on the bread and cook with a panini press.  Cook to your liking – I prefer my mozzarella warm, but not quite melted.  Evan prefers it oozing over the side!

Happy Cooking!

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Black Bean Burger Recipe

January 28, 2010

This is an easy recipe for quick vegetarian meal. To see the rest of the recipe.. click below.

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Tomato & Basil Flatbread Recipe

January 25, 2010

This is a quick and easy lunch – or appetizer.

Ingredients:

  • (4) Flatbread (I use flat wraps)
  • (1) Cup of Italian Cheese Blend
  • Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
  • Chopped Fresh Basil
  • Classic White Pizza Sauce (if you don’t have this, use olive oil, oregano and Italian Seasoning)
  • Olive Oil

1. Brush bottoms of flatbread with olive oil. Place on baking tray.

2. Brush the  White Pizza Sauce or your homemade Olive Oil mix on top of the Flatbreads.  Use 1/4 of the cheese on each flatbread. Slice tomatoes. Add tomatoes and basil to flatbread.  Once all ingredients are on sprinkle on Italian Seasoning for flavor.

3. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.  Keep a close eye on this, you are really just warming the cheese and toasting the bread. Too long in the oven will make them crunchy!

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