Savory Black Beans and Rice

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 293.2

Total Fat: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
Sodium: 841.9 mg
Total Carbs: 54.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 13.6 g
Protein: 17.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Savory Black Beans and Rice calories by ingredient

Introduction

Main dish, not too spicy with lots of fiber. Main dish, not too spicy with lots of fiber.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Note: not strictly vegetarian (contains chicken broth), but no other Main Category description fits :-)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions

• 1 cup chopped sweet green pepper

• 1/2 cup diced celery

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, un-drained, diced

• 1 1/4 cups low sodium, reduced fat, chicken broth

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (basmati is nice)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp each, chili powder, dried oregano, and ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp each, ground thyme and black pepper

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 can (19 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

Instructions:

Spray a large saucepan with non-stick spray. Add onions, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in beans during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
(Serve with a tossed green salad)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADY-LINDA.