I didn't have much time to get dinner on the table Sunday - only about 30 minutes. We aim to have dinner on the table at 6:00 each night to keep a routine going. We then like to take a family walk.
I had several items in the freezer which I wanted to use.... frozen mini home-style meatballs.( I got them for $1.00 using coupons at Harris Teeter during Super Doubles - normally $5.00 a bag) I also had half of an onion I needed to use.
So here is what I came up with...
Mexican Meatball Fiesta
1 cup of white rice
2 cups of water
1 tsp of Turmeric
1 16 oz can of black beans (low sodium)
1 cup of corn (frozen or canned)
1/2 sweet onion (diced)
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tbsp. of olive oil
1 16 oz can of diced tomatoes (no salt added)
1 package of frozen meatballs (about 12-16 meatballs) I used the rosina mini meatballs which have about 24 in each package
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large sauté pan - add in the diced onion and olive oil. Sauté until softened and lightly golden.
Place meatballs on tin foil lined cookie sheet for easy clean up. Bake for 20 minutes.
In large sauté pan add in white rice, turmeric and garlic powder. Stir.
Add in 2 cups of water. Cover and cook on medium-low for 10 minutes.
Add in diced tomatoes, corn, black beans. Stir. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add in cooked meatballs.
Serve it on up!
HEALTH TIP:
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for 4,000 years to treat a variety of conditions. It has been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin diseases, and wounds. It is also a powerful antioxidant. Research suggests that it may be helpful for the following conditions: Indigestion, Stomach Ulcers, Osteoarthritis, Heart Disease and Cancer.
Source: Turmeric | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric#ixzz2bm27NG63
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