Fat-Free Rice And Bean Casserole

• 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

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

margarine, onion, red, garlic, blackeyed peas, nonfat milk, bay leaf, fast cooking, thyme, sage, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=457911 (may not work)