Christmas Crackers

Ingredients

 * 12 oz painted pinto beans (prepared according to package instructions)
 * ¾ cup rice of your choice (prepared according to package instructions)
 * 2 cups salsa (your choice of fire)
 * 2 bunches scallions, chopped
 * 1 pkg sun-dried tomatoes, chopped finely
 * 1 tsp olive oil
 * parsley
 * yoghurt

Directions

 * 1) Sauté scallions and tomatoes in oil.
 * 2) Mix beans and rice with salsa and add sautéed vegetables in a casserole dish.
 * 3) Heat (oven at 350°F for 20 minutes or microwave on High for 5 minutes - until heated through), sprinkle with chopped parsley (or whatever green herb you wish).
 * 4) Serve hot with yogourt on the side.
 * 5) This contains complete protein, is vegetarian, high fibre, low fat and accompanies the season well.
 * 6) For even lower fat, sauté veggies in a pan coated with vegetable spray.