TEX-MEX Aduki Beans and Brown Rice

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Ingredients:2 cups water1 cup !00% Whole Grain Brown rice1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan2 slices bacon, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 can Eden Aduki beans, drained1 tablespoon cayenne sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot) or 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (optional)Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Directions
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice, turn down heat, cover and simmer 40-50 minutes. Use a tight fitting lid, do not open. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes

When rice is done, remove it from the stove top. To a medium skillet over medium high heat add oil and bacon and cook 3 minutes to crisp edges of bacon. Add onions and cook 3 minutes to soften. Add beans to heat through, then stir in cooked rice. Season rice and beans with cayenne sauce, salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve rice and beans from the skillet.


Serving Size: 6 Servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AGLINSA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 97.0
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.7 mg
  • Sodium: 40.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 2.8 g

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