Ww Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 spray cooking spray, garlic flavored
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice, converted variety
• 1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 14 1/2 ounces canned tomato puree, roasted variety
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 slices reduced-fat bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chipotle chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped (green parts only)

Directions

1. 1

   Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, heat over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute until slightly softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, place rice, broth, tomato puree, beans, bacon, chipotle sauce, oregano, salt and pepper in a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker, add sauteed vegetables. Cover and cook on low setting for 3 1/2 hours. Stir in cilantro and scallions just before serving.