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Caribbean Casserole

Small bowl of beans and rice with a green bell pepper ganish
Makes: 10 servings

This quick one skillet casserole dish of beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and oregano uses instant brown rice to reduce cooking time.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, diced (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, low sodium (or beans of your choice)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.
  3. Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from both), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in rice and cover.
  5. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Notes

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Source:

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 182
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 69 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 329 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 182
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 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 0 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 329 mg
Sodium 69 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 59 mg
Phosphorus 156 mg
Selenium 6 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 11 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 42 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 23 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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