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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 206.9
  • Total Fat: 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 483.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
  • Protein: 8.8 g

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Southwestern Beans & Rice


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Southwestern Beans & Rice RECIPE

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Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

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This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too." Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

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This is one of my favorites because it is easy, fast and simple and versatile. If you like brown rice, I recommend using it in this and all recipes. It takes a bit longer to cook but is worth the wait, for both nutrition and taste. There is an instant brown rice on the market now, too."

Ingredients

    2 CUPS COOKED BROWN RICE1- 15 OUNCE CAN BLACK BEANS, DRAINED (PINTO OR KIDNEY ARE GOOD HERE, TOO)1- 16 OUNCE JAR SALSA OF YOUR CHOICE1- 15 OUNCE CAN WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED

Directions

HEAT THE FIRST 4 INGREDIENTS IN A SKILLET.

EITHER EAT WITH CHIPS, OR EAT IT IN A TORTILLA (FLOUR OR CORN)



Makes about 6-8 servings




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  • LLCURTS

    Incredible!
    27 of 27 people found this review helpful
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    I made this with a few variations. I used dry cooked black beans instead of canned which cut down on the sodium. I browned onion, garlic, peppers with cumin, chili powder and added frozen corn to the pan, I used much less salsa, just several TBS in mixing with the rice, beans and onion mixture. - 6/28/09

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  • COOKIEJIM

    Good
    23 of 23 people found this review helpful
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    I rinsed the black beans and used frozen corn.
    Just wanted to mention that I fix a large amount of brown rice in my crock pot.It keeps well in a covered containter in the fridge,saves energy.The thing to remember when preparing brown rice is it takes a little extra liquid than white rice. - 2/5/09

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  • LIZGRAHAM


    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
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    FYI: You can cook a large quanity of rice, brown or white (your choice) It will freeze beautifully in ziplock bags. Thaws quickly. May this SPARK of information help each one. - 1/25/10

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  • TREEHUGGER73


    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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    If you use frozen or fresh Corn the calories are reduced considerably. Corn and Beans together also provide complete proteins.
    Excellent!
    :) - 2/5/09

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  • BARBARA10013

    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    Made this before and found it simple, tasty and will make it frequently. Have used chopped left over Crock Pot Salsa chicken in this and served over shredded
    romaine. Tasty, light and yet filling. Can also add grated
    jalapeno cheese, tomatoes, crushed baked tortilla chips and a touch of s. cream. - 6/15/08

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  • THINTOBEVEGAN


    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    this was so yummy. i have eaten it the last two days. i have put it in a tortilla and added cheese.
    also - put a handful of tortilla chips on plate, added this mixture on top, then sprinkled with low fat mexican cheese blend. microwaved for one minute till cheese melted. ate with sour cream. - 2/9/09

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  • KMAGERS

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    We always called this hurricane food. Since its hard to cook during and after a hurricane, it's good cold, mixed from the cans. Instead of rice, you can eat it as a dip with baked chips or wrapped in tortillas or pita bread. - 6/19/08

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  • CCYDJWRN

    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    I added cilantro and diced peppers. We all loved it. - 6/15/08

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  • GARNETTS


    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds good, but what exactly IS the serving size. Says 6-8 servings. If I'm tracking my nutrition, I need to know the SIZE of a serving. - 6/15/08

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  • 50SGRANNY

    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    This, or some variation, has been among my "staple" recipes for years! Can't go wrong when using brown rice and beans! - 4/9/09

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  • MEREMOM

    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Yum, I added some shredded carrots to it and it made a very satisfying lunch. Next time I hope to also add some shredded zuchinni and grilled chicked. Yum-O - 2/5/09

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  • PECAN110

    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    I make this but I add some chicken then put it on lettucce for an awesome salad. If you add a little sour cream to it gives it a rich flavor without adding a lot of calories. Oh I use canned seasoned petite diced tomatoes also. - 1/12/09

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  • HUSKERFAN4EVER

    Incredible!
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    Substitute a can of rotel tomatoes for 1/2 the salsa and add a package of burrito mix. This makes a great burrito filling. - 6/20/08

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  • SUSANLUSAN

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    A big favorite at our house. Too easy! Add variety by trying out different salsas or dress it up with chopped fruit like pineapple or peaches. - 2/22/09

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  • KARENJD1

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    This was very good. My husband rated it a "make again." Plus it's super easy to make. - 2/20/09

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  • DAP1313

    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    This sounds like a good basis for making burritoes. I would add some cheese and chicken and a bit of sour cream. - 2/5/09

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  • BEVIE123


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    This sounds good to get in the extra fiber, nice party food - 6/15/08

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  • ANNEPENN


    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    MMMM-put the rice on earlier in the day--here in high altitude Denver brown rice takes about 30-40 minutes.
    I use brown rice entirely. so much tastier than processed. Black beans are good in so many things. - 6/15/08

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  • LLEEINIA

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I make some version of this every week.... so many things can be added, fresh jalapeno, red pepper, chicken, ground beef or turkey. I use canned diced tomatoes most of the time instead of salsa and season it myself. - 6/15/08

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  • LYNCKA

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    This was so delicious and versatile. I used it as a tortilla filler and for another meal during the week I put it over tortilla chips and topped it with shredded cheese. I also added one can of Rotel tomatoes and chili powder for some more heat. This will be a regular in my house. Wonderful!! - 1/14/08

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  • GOULDSGRANITE

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    Based on my estimate, a serving size of this recipe would be eight servings of one cup each. Love the suggestions for make ahead rice. I freeze my black, kidney and red beans already, thanks for the recipe and good ideas. - 2/18/13

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  • GERSONSMAIL


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    Does anyone know what a serving size is by chance? (Spark people should really just take that selction out, it helps no one).... :) - 8/16/12

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  • RUTHEWRIGHT


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    This sounds great. I will give it a try, but use dry red beans or black beans. - 6/20/12

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  • DONNAKOVAC

    Incredible!
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    Wow, I made up my own recipe with what I had on hand and this was exact except I also added a can of green beans, just for the extra veggie content and the colour! :0) Happy Cinco de Mayo! This recipe is great no matter how large or small your celbration!!! VIVE!!! - 5/5/12

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  • VEGIAM


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    sounds like adding cilantro would be good.

    Can also grill onions, peppers & carrots with Fajita spice to serve with beans in tortillas. - 9/19/11
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