Pinto Beans and Rice

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

I love to try different foods, and I especially like to see the reaction of my family when I put new dishes on the dinner table. This was a success. I've since served it at many potlucks and have been asked for the recipe every time.—Linda Romano, Mt. Airy, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup ketchup
2 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, salt and pepper. Stir in rice and beans.
Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 263 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

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