El Paso Pilaf

Description

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 can (14oz) drained kidney beans
• 2½ cups water
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 1 cup chunky salsa sauce
• ¼ cup dry green lentils
• ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 12 thick slices tomato

Directions

1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Cook Onion for 5 minutes oruntil tender but not browned.
3. Add beans, stock, rice, corn, salsa, lentils, sweet pepper, chili powder and garlic.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6. Serve over tomato slices.