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5 pt. Red Beans & Rice

Source of Recipe

ooking Healthy Across America JoAnna M. Lund


List of Ingredients

1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper -- chopped
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons bacon bits
16 ounces kidney beans, canned -- rinsed and drained
2 cups cooked rice -- hot


Recipe

In a large skillet spray with butter flavored cooking spray, sautŽ's onion and green pepper for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, garlic, bacon bits, and kidney beans. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. For each serving, place 1/2 cup of rice on a plate and spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture over top.

"5 Points Per Serving" - serves 4.

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Per serving: 266 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 11g Protein;
53g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1035mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat;
0 Other Carbohydrates