Ww Red Beans and Rice - Modified of Course With Black Beans!

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves

• 1 (16 ounce) can red beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth

• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with seasonings
• 1/2 cup diced lean ham or smoked turkey
• 1 teaspoon minced thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
• salt and pepper
• 4 cups cooked rice

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Saute Onions and garlic until onions are translucent.

2. 2

   Stir in beans, broth, tomatoes, ham, thyme, bay leaves and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are creamy.

3. 3

   Season with salt, pepper and discard bay leaves.

4. 4

   Serve over rice.