Fat-Free Rice And Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. fat-free margarine
1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 c. diced red or green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb. rinsed and drained canned black-eyed peas
2 c. skim or nonfat milk
1 bay leaf
4 oz. fast cooking whole grain brown rice
1 tsp. thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
dash of pepper

Preparation

In a 1-quart microwaveable casserole, microwave margarine for 30 seconds to melt. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic.
Stir to combine.
Cover and microwave on High for 2 minutes, stirring once.
Add black-eyed peas, milk, 1 tablespoon water and bay leaf. Microwave on High 2 minutes until mixture is boiling.
Stir in rice.
Cover and microwave on High 4 minutes.
Stir in seasoning. Cover and microwave 2 1/2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Remove and discard bay leaf.