Fat-Free Rice And Bean Casserole
["2 Tbsp. fat-free margarine", "1/2 c. diced onion", "1/2 c. diced red or green bell pepper", "1 garlic clove, minced", "1 lb. rinsed and drained canned black-eyed peas", "2 c. skim or nonfat milk", "1 bay leaf", "4 oz. fast cooking whole grain brown rice", "1 tsp. thyme leaves", "1/4 tsp. rubbed sage", "dash of pepper"]
["In a 1-quart microwaveable casserole, microwave margarine for 30 seconds to melt. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic.", "Stir to combine.", "Cover and microwave on High for 2 minutes, stirring once.", "Add black-eyed peas, milk, 1 tablespoon water and bay leaf. Microwave on High 2 minutes until mixture is boiling.", "Stir in rice.", "Cover and microwave on High 4 minutes.", "Stir in seasoning. Cover and microwave 2 1/2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes until liquid is absorbed.", "Remove and discard bay leaf."]
["margarine", "onion", "red", "garlic", "black-eyed peas", "nonfat milk", "bay leaf", "fast cooking", "thyme", "sage", "pepper"]