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Just because we are all frugal around here, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy nice things! Dinner (and presentation) included!
So here is my version of a very frugal, but also fancy (and very easy) meal – Rice and Beans!!!!
Ingredients:
Knorr Pasta & Rice Side dish (I chose cheesy broccoli)
2 cans of Butter Beans
3 cups of sliced, fresh mozzarella
1 pkg of cherry tomatoes
1 jar of artichoke hearts cut in half
fresh rosemary
olive oil
salt & pepper
dinner rolls (optional)
I first heated up water to make this easy Knorr Pasta & Rice side dish. Follow the instructions on the bag to cook it on your stove top.
I used this deal to get it for $0.09 this week:
Knorr Pasta Sides, $0.99
$0.50/1 Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides; Maximum 2 Identical Coupons Allowed In Same Shopping Trip – 1-25-15 RP (Expires 02/22/15) 1-25-15 RP (I purchased extra copies of this coupon over at Coupondede.com!)
= $0.09 after doubled coupon!
For theSauteedButter Beans,saute both drained cans on medium/high heat in olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper for about 5 minutes on each side until heated through and slighted golden brown. Keep an eye on these – if you cook them too long, then turn to mush.
Fresh Mozzerella – I bought some at the Olive Bar at Wegmans and just cut them in half!
Roasted artichokes and cherry tomatoes
Place cherry tomatoes and artichoke hearts (sliced in half) on a baking dish. Drizzle some olive oil and season with rosemary, salt & pepper. Stir to coat. Roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
Dinner Rolls
These are dinner rolls made with Rosemary and organic flour. I picked these up at Wegmans bakery. I’m not a “make my own bread” kind of girl. I’ll let Wegmans do that for me – and they are yummy and go perfectly with my this meal!!!
I served this dish with each ingredient separated so that individuals can dish out the amount they would like. Everything is served hot except the fresh mozzarella cheese.
Fancy (But Easy) Rice & Beans Recipe!
★★★★★
5 from 1 review
- Author: Maura White
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4-8 1x
Ingredients
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- Knorr Pasta & Rice Side dish
- 2 cans of Butter Beans
- 3 cups of sliced, fresh mozzarella
- 1 pkg of cherry tomatoes
- 1 jar of artichoke hearts cut in half
- fresh rosemary
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- dinner rolls (optional)
Instructions
- I first heated up water to make the Knorr Pasta & Rice side dish. Follow the instructions on the bag to cook it on your stove top.
- For the Sauteed Butter Beans, saute both drained cans on medium/high heat in olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper for about 5 mintues on each side until heated through and slighted golden brown. Keep an eye on these – if you cook them too long, then turn to mush.
- Fresh Mozzarella – slice in half and place on the serving dish. Sprinkle with a bit of dried basil.
- Roasted artichokes and cherry tomatoes –
- Place cherry tomatoes and artichoke hearts (sliced in half) on a baking dish. Drizzle some olive oil and season with rosemary, salt & pepper. Stir to coat. Roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Serve each warm, except the fresh mozzarella, and top with a rosemary infused dinner roll (that I picked up in my local bakery.)
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So how about you? What are your recipes to spruce up boring ole’ rice and beans??
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CJ Huang says
I’m liking how you layered everything! Looks nice. 🙂 I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
The Future Mrs. Vines says
This is a great idea! It definitely looks fancy. You’d never realize how easy it is to prepare. I’ll be making this for sure, plus it works for Meatless Monday! {pinned with love}
★★★★★
