Gallo Pinto - Rice & Beans

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 153.1

Total Fat: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 147.9 mg
Total Carbs: 21.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
Protein: 5.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Gallo Pinto - Rice & Beans calories by ingredient

Introduction

A healthy rice & bean dish A healthy rice & bean dish

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

Chicken Broth, 1 1/2 cups

Canola Oil, 2 tbsp

Onions, raw, .25 cup, chopped

Garlic, 1 clove minced

Beans, black, 1.75 cup

Peppers, sweet, red, raw, sliced, .5 cup

Carrots, raw, .5 medium chopped

Cilantro, dried, 1 tbsp

White Rice, long grain, 1 cup

Directions

Add oil to a large pan and saute the rice for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add minced onion, red pepper, garlic, cilantro, and carrots and saute for another 2 minutes. Add chicken broth. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer until rice is tender (about 15 minutes). Add beans then stir to mix. Replace cover and let simmer for another 3 minutes.

Press mixture into custard cups then invert onto a small plate or bowl. Top with grated cheddar cheese and serve. Makes 4-6 servings. Calories calculated at 6-1/2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOCYMC.