Caribbean Rice and Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 271.3
  • Total Fat: 5.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
  • Sodium: 196.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g
  • Protein: 15.7 g

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Introduction

Adapted from Cooking Light Adapted from Cooking Light
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 cup water
    1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
    1 tsp veg. oil
    Cooking spray
    1 cup chopped onion
    1/2 cup chopped celery
    1/2 cup diced green pepper
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    1 cup coarsely chopped tomato
    1/8 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp ground cumin
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1/2 cup (2 oz) preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, and stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

2. Heat oil in lg. nonstick skillet coated w/ cooking spray over medium high heat until hot. Add onion, celery, pepper, and garlic; saute 5 min. Add chopped tomato, salt, cayenne, and cumin; saute 2 min.

3. Stir in cooked rice, cilantro, and black beans; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Makes 4 servings - 1 cup bean mixture and 2 tbsp cheese.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVELYMRSB.