Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008

This is a fabulous!! but felt a little dry... added salsa, a little bit of sour cream & lettuce (i don't know how many will like this)... my bf just couldn't stop eating thought.....

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Living In: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2008

Hmmm what to make... I'm getting low on groceries but too busy to go get some... This was good. I used the recipe as a base, as I didn't quite have the exact ingredients. I added Greek seasoning for flavor, used brown rice, and added stewed tomatoes. This filled me up, and I wasn't hungry for a long time, either -It did wonders for my low blood sugar tendency!! All those complex carbs... This is now a favorite of mine.

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2008

Very yummy! Perfect for lunch. I've had a can of black beans in my cupboard forever and I didn't know what to do with them, thanks for a great idea.

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Reviewed: May 18, 2008

Sorry, this was bland to me.

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yumzee

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2008

I used cooked, regular white rice and drained the beans and tomatoes. Also added some Cajun seasoning. Served with Kielbasa.

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2008

I think it would have been really good(esp leftovers) if i had used white rice and stored it separate from bean mix! I used some of other reviewers tips: Rinsed and drained the beans, added an extra can of tomato, added a can of 50% less salt corn, cilantro, and fresh squeezed lime to taste. I cooked all this together, and then added cooked rice.

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Liz

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

Very tasty, especially for a quick weeknight meal. I used 2 cans of black beans drained, 2 cans of Italian style stewed tomatoes, and added 1 can of no-salt-added corn so we would have some for leftovers. I also added garlic to the onion and cumin, a dash hot sauce, salt, and cilantro to the bean mixture while it was simmering. Very yummy!

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Meg

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Home Town: Suffolk, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

SO GOOD! I loved this. I did use brown rice instead. Also, I used 1 clove of garlic instead of the garlic powder and olive oil instead of vegetable. Two things... I did have to add about 3/4 cup water to get enough liquid for the rice to cook and I would have liked more tomatoes in there. So, next time I will use 2 cans of tomatoes so I get more of those plus enough liquid for the rice. Tasted great as leftovers too. Thank you!!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2007

I made a few modification as well. But everyone in my house including my 4 and 2 year old loved this. I sauted the onion and garlic is a large skillet, then I used that skillet to cook brown rice in chicken broth with a dash of cumin. Once the rice was done I added the other ingredients. Oh and because it is tomato season I used fresh. It was soooo good.

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2007

Good side dish. I followed other's recommendations: Olive oil instead of vegetable oil, diced tomatoes instead of stewed, 2 cloves minced garlic, and garlic powder, onion salt, and a bit of basil. The recipe turned out surprisingly sweet- a nice counterpoint to and pairing with a medium or hot salsa. Very easy and quick to make. Thank you!

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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2007

I followed others advice about the garlic, oil and brown rice but I also added about half a package of taco seasoning to give it more flavour. I also added chicken breast and made it a whole meal.

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Tanya D.

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2007

An easy recipe to put together...I took others' advice and used olive oil, diced tomatoes, minced garlic (instead of garlic powder) and added 3/4 cups of chicken broth. I also added hot sauce and some sprinkles of cayenne pepper. Without the hot sauce and cayenne pepper, I think it would have been pretty bland.

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Sheri S.

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2007

I LOVE this recipe! As I college student it has everything I need- healthy, quick, and inexpensive. I'll eat it by itself or add shrimp or chicken. I use two 10oz cans of Rotel tomatoes, it adds enough kick without having to add additional sauces or spices. Perfect!

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2007

My family really enjoyed this healthy recipe. Didn't change a thing. Thank you for sharing.

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SHERARN

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Home Town: Elmhurst, Illinois, USA

Living In: Interlachen, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2007

tasty. i added tofu and cilantro. healthy and quick.

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2007

Excellent! What a simple, tasty, healthy and inexpensive meal. I'm giving it 4 stars only because I changed a few things. I followed others advice and did the following: 1. Olive oil instead of vegetable 2. Brown rice 3. Added a can of green chiles 4. Drained/rinsed the black beans 5. Added minced garlic 6. Topped it off with fat free cheese and sour cream. Will definitely be making this one again...thanks!

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JElder81

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Living In: Stewartville, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2007

Hearty and delicious. Just needed a little tweaking - I used brown rice instead of white, minced garlic instead of powder, and added some chopped, cooked chicken and about a cup of mild salsa. Then I topped it with a garnish of shredded cheddar. It was very easy to make and so good - I'll definitely be making it again.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2007

Very good!! I used Rotel tomatoes instead and also added some hot sauce.

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2007

This was pretty tasty...but I REALLY doctored it up. I added a can of corn to the recipe. And, also used brown rice b/c it's so much better for you. I added chili powder, garlic salt and used green onions instead of cooking onions. Needed salt. Also, I cooked rice in broth, so it did have extra flavor. But, w/ the corn and tomatoes, it was a pretty dish. I topped it with a grilled chipotle chicken breast (covered in low fat melted cheddar and low fat sour cream)

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2006

This was okay. I doubled the recipe and used a can of red beans with it. Too dry when it was done, so I added about 1/4 c of chicken broth and I think I could've added just a little more. It was a little better with some melted shredded cheese and hot sauce sprinkled on top. I think I'll look into making some kind of creamy sauce (or even just sour cream) to put on top too - it needs something. I really want to like it cuz it's so easy & inexpensive to make so I'm willing to experiment with it some more.

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