Mexican Jumping Beans (south Beach Diet-phase 1 Friendly)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

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