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Chicken and Beans

Makes: 6 servings

This simple one-pot dinner mixes kidney beans and chicken in a savory tomato sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, low-sodium
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 5 chicken thighs
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain and rinse beans.
  3. Crush garlic.
  4. Dice onion.
  5. Dice chicken thighs.
  6. In large, pot, cook chicken until half done.
  7. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  8. Simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  9. Add kidney beans and simmer for 5-10 more minutes.

Notes

Cider, white, and Japanese wine vinegars differ in flavor. Try other vegetables. Dry beans may be used. See package for cooking directions.

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Source:

Lifeskills in Food Education, Food Skills Cookbook
University of Hawaii at Manoa Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 75 mg
Sodium 287 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 501 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 75 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 501 mg
Sodium 287 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 43 mg
Phosphorus 223 mg
Selenium 15 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 31 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 67 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups

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