Black Beans and Rice Tostadas
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 package ZATARAIN'S Black Beans and Rice )Substitution: Reduced Sodium Black Beans and Rice)
- 2 tablespoons butter (Substitutions: 2 tablespoons margarine or olive oil)
- 8 tostada shells
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- Mix water, Rice Mix and butter in medium saucepan.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes
- For each tostada shell, top with 1/3 cup rice mixture, 1/4 cup chicken and assorted toppings, if desired
- Cooking tips:
- Black Beans & Rice Wraps: Use flour tortillas (8-inch) in place of the tostada shells.
- Serving Suggestion: Top with assorted toppings, such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Nutrition information (Amount per serving): Calories: 231, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 439mg, Protein: 16g, Total Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Carbohydrate: 26
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/black-beans-and-rice-tostadas.html (may not work)