Mexican Jumping Beans (South Beach Diet-Phase 1 Friendly) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder or 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (I prefer and use taco seasoning, homemade with no sugar)
low-fat Mexican cheese blend, for topping

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, sautee the pepper, onion and garlic in olive oil until crisp-tender.
Add beans, water and seasoning; simmer on low to medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
Top with cheese upon serving.