Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies, drained
  • 1 granny-smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups long grain rice, cooked (or brown rice)
  • 1/2 cup golden raisin
  • 1/4 cup black olives, drained and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a 3 1/2 -4 quart slow cooker. Add the garlic, beans, tomatoes, chilies, apple, and stock; season with salt and pepper, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the rice, raisins, olives, parsley and almonds.