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Black beans with peppers, onions, and rice


Submitted by athena_tavener

Makes 3 servings

Low sodium, no cholestrol, high fiber, low fat vegetarian main course.

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 large onion
1 1/2 red pepper
1 green pepper
123 g black beans
2 tbsp cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp basil
3/4 cup basmati rice
Directions
  1. Gather ingredients; recipe uses one 14 or 15 oz can of black beans.

  2. Prepare rice in small saucepan while cooking rest of dish.

  3. Heat olive oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven.

  4. Chop onions, add to heated oil and cook until translucent.

  5. While onions are cooking, chop peppers. Add to onions; cook for 5 minutes.

  6. Add herbs and spices.

  7. Add black beans. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  8. Serve peppers/onions/beans over rice. Garnish with cheddar cheese to taste.

Categories

Beans, Main Dish, Quick, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 239.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
369
Calories from Fat
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
2.8g
4%
Saturated Fat
0.5g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates
73.3g
24%
Dietary Fiber
9.5g
38%
Sugars
6.5g
Protein
13.6g
Vitamin A 42% Vitamin C 247%
Calcium 9% Iron 19%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
95% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Very low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sodium
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
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