Caribbean Rice and Beans
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
View full nutritional breakdown of Caribbean Rice and Beans calories by ingredient
Introduction
Adapted from Cooking Light Adapted from Cooking LightNumber 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.
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.