Showing posts with label Pesto Rice and Beans Crockpot Recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pesto Rice and Beans Crockpot Recipe. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Pesto Rice and Beans Crockpot Recipe

Pesto Rice and Beans Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 can of Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
* 1 can of chicken broth (14 ounces)
* 3/4 cup of uncooked converted long -grain rice
* 1 1/2 cups of frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained
* 1/2 cup of prepared pesto
* Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Combine beans, broth and rice into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
* Stir in green beans. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until rice and beans are tender.
* Turn off crockpot and transfer stoneware to heatproof surface. Stir in pesto and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve immediately and enjoy.
(Serves 8)