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Island Rice and Beans

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List of Ingredients




2 teaspoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

1 small green bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long grain white rice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cups cooked black beans or 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (16-ounce) can low-sodium whole tomatoes, undrained

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce


Recipe



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; Sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.

2. Add rice and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the beans, tomatoes with liquid, water and hot pepper sauce; break up the tomatoes with a spoon. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

3. Transfer rice mixture to a large baking dish. Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Place in a serving dish and serve.

From Healthy Meals in Minutes, 1995

Serves 4
Calories 340
Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 198 mg