Thursday, September 3, 2009

Bean Surprise*

Ok, folks. Here is quite possibly, THE easiest dinner you can make. It's loaded with protein, and even if you want to go totally veggie and leave out the chicken, there's plenty of protein left.

Seriously...got a can opener?

1. Poach chicken and cut into cubes.
2. In a saucepan, combine the chicken, 1 can of refried beans, 1 can of pinto beans (do not drain), 1 can of red kidney beans, 1 can or jar of salsa.
3. Stir until mixed well.

This is actually Roger's recipe, and he came up with it back in the oooooold days of bodybuilding. There's virtually no fat, and it's got tons of protein and fiber. We mix this up lots of different ways - serve in a bread bowl or over rice, add garnishments like cilantro or green onions, sour cream and tortilla chips, wrap it up in a tortilla, etc. I actually just make a bunch and freeze it to use later. It's hearty!

** You've probably guessed what the 'surprise' is by now, right? Ahh beans, the magical fruit. :)

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