Black Beans And Rice - Low Sodium Low Fat
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 207.7
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 6.7 mg
- Sodium: 312.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
- Protein: 12.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Black Beans And Rice - Low Sodium Low Fat calories by ingredient
Introduction
Yummy and satisfying combination served on its own, as a side dish, or a filling in burritos. My recipe contains low fat sour cream and low fat cheddar cheese as a topping. Eliminate if you want to save on calories and instead sprinkle chopped cilantro.Save on sodium and half the veggie broth with water.
Brown Rice takes longer to cook then white rice - note cook time on your package. Yummy and satisfying combination served on its own, as a side dish, or a filling in burritos. My recipe contains low fat sour cream and low fat cheddar cheese as a topping. Eliminate if you want to save on calories and instead sprinkle chopped cilantro.
Save on sodium and half the veggie broth with water.
Brown Rice takes longer to cook then white rice - note cook time on your package.
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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3.5 cups canned/drained Black Beans - No salt Added (365 Brand - Whole Foods)
3/4 cup Whole Grain Brown Rice (Publix Natural)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped tomato (seeds eliminate)
1.5 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin
.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 jalapeno chopped
.25 cup cilantro chopped (optional)
Directions
1) In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, tomato and jalapeno and saute 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
2) Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 40 minutes. Add the spices and black beans cook 2 minutes to warm and combine.
3) Lightly grate low-fat cheddar cheese over top and add small dollop of low-fat sour cream. Lightly sprinkle cilantro and serve.
Serving Size: 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHERRYYLLAANN.
2) Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 40 minutes. Add the spices and black beans cook 2 minutes to warm and combine.
3) Lightly grate low-fat cheddar cheese over top and add small dollop of low-fat sour cream. Lightly sprinkle cilantro and serve.
Serving Size: 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHERRYYLLAANN.