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Lettuce leaves are used to wrap black beans and chives with a tangy brown rice and cheese mixture. Your guests may vary their wraps however the like! This appetizer is fun and easy.

Black Bean and Cheese Lettuce Wraps

1 (15-ounce) can BUSH'S BEST Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup crumbled plain low fat feta or goat cheese
1/3 cup Fat Free Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
12 large leaves Boston lettuce

1. Set BUSH'S BEST Black Beans and chives in separate shallow bowls.
2. Combine rice, salad dressing and cheese in small bowl. Scoop into third shallow bowl.
3. Set leaves on plate and allow guests to create own lettuce wraps.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 123; Total Fat: 2.9g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 717mg; Total Carbs: 17.8g; Dietary Fiber: 4.6g;Protein: 9.3g

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Bush's Beans.

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