Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole

1 tsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 14 oz can sliced mushrooms
1 large red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup converted rice
1 19 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 19 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onion

In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and red pepper until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add water, mushrooms, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

 Simmer covered until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

 Bake at 350F for 15 minutes until cheese melts.

For the original recipe, please visit Food and Whine

Shrimp Stir Fry with Potatoes

2 Green Giant Steamer Garden Vegetable Medley bags
1 large Orange Bell Pepper
1 onion
2 cups Cooked Shrimp
2 Tbsp Hawaiian Marinade

Mix all together in a large bowl.

Cover grill with foil and spray with cooking spray.

Grill over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes.

This is a very easy and delicious meal! This was enough for 2 adults and 2 kids. I will definitely be adding this into our rotation of meals!!  :-)

Please go over and check out the original recipe at Undressed Skeleton and be sure and browse around for a few minutes she has some great inspiration over there!! :o)

Bentos/Snacks/Toddler Lunches

Sissy has a "power snack" mid-morning at school every day. This day she took:
Apples, Chex Mix and Trail Mix, and Water to drink.

Left-Over hot dogs in thermos, Fruitables juice box, Ketchup in blue box, Oreos, Pears, and Goldfish

Left-Over BBQ Chicken from dinner the night before, Applesauce,Pretzels,Carrots and Cucumbers. She took water to drink.

Trail Mix, Raisins,Swiss Cheeze-Its, and Applesauce. She took water to drink.

On this day she had Turkey and Swiss Sandwich, pretzels, Strawberries,Pineapple and Carrots. She took Water to drink.

This is what this bento looks like closed up and ready to go.

Snack: Cantaloupe,Raisins and Chex Mix. She took water to drink.

Toddler Lunches:

On this day Brother had: Tropical Fruit Mix,Cucumber,Tuna,Saltine Crackers,Carrots and Ranch to dip. He had half juice and half water in his sippy.

Today we had: Pretzels, Watermelon,HB Egg, Avocado, and Tomatoes. He ate about 3/4 of this plate. He had water to drink.

Menu 8-27/9-2-12

Monday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Avocado,Tomato,HB Eggs
Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole with Chicken

Tuesday:
Veggie Egg Muffins with Fresh Fruit
L.O.
Sweet Grilled Shrimp Stir Fry with Potatoes

Wednesday:
Fruit Salad
Turkey Sandwich with Raw Veggie and Fresh Fruit
Chicken Taco Salad with Corn

Thursday:
Cereal with Fresh Fruit
Tuna Salad,Tomato,Carrots,and Roasted Cabbage
Marinated Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli and Brussels

Friday:
Scrambled Eggs,Turkey Bacon,Tomatoes and Fresh Fruit
Mini Mexican Pizzas
Crabby Patties with Roasted Veggies

Saturday:
Veggie Omelet
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Grilled Chicken Salad

Sunday:
CLEAN
 OUT
 FRIDGE