EASY Black Beans and Rice

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 15 min 4
EASY Black Beans and Rice
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Ingredients


2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 small White onion (peeled and chopped)
1 clove(s) Garlic (peeled and chopped)
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Chili powder
1/2 can (4oz) Green chili peppers, canned
2 cup Brown rice, long-grain, cooked (organic)
1/4 cup Adobo sauce (can use red sofrito sauce)
1 can (15oz) Black beans, canned (rinsed and drained)
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions


1.. In a large ceramic frying pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion, and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft and translucent.

2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder and green chile peppers, cook for 2 minutes.

3. Add rice. Stir well to combine the rice and onion mixture; cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until the rice is warmed through.

4. Add in the sauce and black beans, and stir gently, until the sauce is incorporated and the beans evenly distributed throughout the rice.

5. Season with the salt and pepper.

ENJOY!

Notes:

Beans

are rich in the antioxidant polyphenols, and they are a good source of protein, pairing beans with grains make them complete proteins!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 332
Calories from fat 110
Calories from saturated fat 17.0
Total Fat 12.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.9 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 840 mg
Potassium 498 mg
Total Carbohydrate 50 g
Dietary Fiber 10.9 g
Sugars 3.5 g
Protein 10.6 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.9
Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 1.0

Energy sources


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