Rice and beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 182.3
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 709.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
  • Protein: 6.8 g

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Introduction

This is a tasty and nutritious dinner that's quick to prepare. This is a tasty and nutritious dinner that's quick to prepare.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cups long grain brown rice
    1 medium onion, finely chopped
    2-3 large cloves garlic , minced
    2-3 TBSP chili powder
    1-2 TSP ground cumin
    1/2 t sea salt
    1TBSP canola oil
    4-1/2 cups water
    1, 15.5 oz. can red or black beans




Directions

Put oil, rice, onions, and garlic in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown.
Add chili powder, ground cumin and salt, and stir to coat rice mixture.
Add water, bring to a boil, then stir and lower heat to simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 40 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Drain and rinse the beans, and add to rice mixture.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VIVIENNE63.