Beans and Bundles

This dinner was inspired by leftovers...we had brown rice, white beans, and ham left from previous dinners, so this is what I came up with...

What you will need...

• 2 cups brown rice, cooked
• 1 1/2 cups white beans, cooked
• 1 bag frozen cut carrots
• 32 asparagus spears
• 8 slices deli ham
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp rosemary
• 1 can chicken broth

Preheat oven to 425*.  Brush the spears with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Wrap 4 spears in one slice of ham.  Repeat with all asparagus and ham.  Bake covered for 15-20 minutes or until spears are done to your liking.  In a pot, bring chicken broth and 1 can of water to a boil.  Add carrots and beans.  When carrots are cooked, drain the liquid, leaving about 1/4 liquid in the pot.  Add rice, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.  Cook on medium heat for just a few minutes.  Place a large spoonful of the rice, carrot, bean mixture on a plate and top with one or two bundles...YUM-OLA!!!

Sides to think about...none needed, but a small slice of French bread is nice brushed with olive oil and toasted in the oven.

How many people can eat...should feed about 8 people if everyone gets 2 bundles.