Week #8 Black Beans & Rice and whatever

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Week #8
This is one of my favorite recipes because it is so versatile.  I can add any leftovers and any fresh veggies I have on hand.  The beans and rice form a perfect protein so you can go meatless or drop in any leftover meat you have on hand. Garnish with sour cream and avocado and can we say yummo!

Black Beans & Rice (and whatever) 
2 C rice, cooked
1 can Black Beans (seasoned) ....or cook dried beans from LT storage if u have time.
1/2 onion, chopped ......or 3 Tbsp dehydrated, re hydrated
1/2-1 bell pepper, yellow.......or 2-4 Tbsp dehydrated, re hydrated
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can chicken broth 
1 bag 3oz Real Bacon Bits (or shredded chicken/pork/ham...what ever you have leftover)
*1 Tbsp Butter

In small amount of butter, add: onion, bell pepper and saute. 
Add:  can of tomatoes, chicken broth & meat (if I'm using the bacon bits I add them as I dish up rather than putting them in the pan so they don't get soggy).  Season with garlic, salt & pepper to taste.
Layer in bowl:  rice, black beans, tomato mixture, bacon
Garnish with sour cream, chips & avocado
(If I am using fresh bell pepper I save some raw for the "crunch")
Very simple.....very budget friendly!
Serves 4
*pantry item

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Shopping List for 5 meals   "Black Beans & Rice":  10 C rice 5 cans black beans (or 10c dried beans) dehydrated onions dehydrated bell peppers 5 cans diced tomatoes 5 cans chicken broth 5 bags (3oz) Real Bacon Bits *any "pantry" items called for in the recipe you don't have NOTE:  you can seal 2 c bags of beans and 2 c bags of rice or if you already have Long Term Storage this step isn't necessary unless you like the convenience of having each 90 day "quick" meal together in one location.

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Black Beans & Rice (box label) You will need : Rice can black beans or 2 c dry can diced tomatoes can chicken broth bag Real Bacon Bits *pantry items as needed