Ww Slow Cooker Red Beans And Rice

Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 spray cooking spray, garlic flavored
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice, converted variety
• 1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 14 1/2 ounces canned tomato puree, roasted variety
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 slices reduced-fat bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chipotle chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped (green parts only)

Recipe

• 1 coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, heat over medium high heat. add onion and garlic to skillet and saute until slightly softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, place rice, broth, tomato puree, beans, bacon, chipotle sauce, oregano, salt and pepper in a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker, add sauteed vegetables. cover and cook on low setting for 3 1/2 hours. stir in cilantro and scallions just before serving.