Black Beans and Rice with Cheese

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup water1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup hot cooked long-grain rice1/4 cup (1 ounce) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheeseNutritional InformationCalories:158 (30% from fat)Fat:5.3g (sat 1.5g,mono 2.6g,poly 0.5g) Protein:6.1gCarbohydrate:24.6gFiber:4.1gCholesterol:5mgIron:1.9mgSodium:664mgCalcium:93mg
Directions
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup bean mixture, and 1 tablespoon cheese)

Preparation
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add water and next 7 ingredients (through beans); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Place 1/4 cup rice on each of 4 plates; top with 1/2 cup bean mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELLE38.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 78.8
  • Total Fat: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 180.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g

Member Reviews
  • ADMOHN27
    very good!!! - 6/23/10