Black Beans and Rice with Cheese
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Black Beans and Rice with Cheese calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a variation on a black bean dish my husband liked in Guatemala. I have come up with several different variations, but this one is both easy and delicious." -Joann Hoye, Raleigh, NC This is a variation on a black bean dish my husband liked in Guatemala. I have come up with several different variations, but this one is both easy and delicious." -Joann Hoye, Raleigh, NCNumber of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup hot cooked long-grain rice
1/4 cup (1 ounce) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Nutritional Information
Calories:158 (30% from fat)
Fat:5.3g (sat 1.5g,mono 2.6g,poly 0.5g)
Protein:6.1g
Carbohydrate:24.6g
Fiber:4.1g
Cholesterol:5mg
Iron:1.9mg
Sodium:664mg
Calcium: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.
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.
