PICADILLO WITH RICE AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beef or turkey on medium heat in a large non-stick skillet for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine water, 1 cup salsa and beans in a 3 quart pan.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
• Add rice.
• Stir, cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook 10 minutes and remove from heat.
• To cooked meat, add remaining 1 1/2 cups salsa, apple, olives, cinnamon and raisins.
• Cover and cook for 7 minutes or until apples are softened and mixture is heated through.
• Serve picadillo with rice and beans mixture.
• Garnish with slivered almonds.