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Green Bean and Rice Casserole

Green Bean and Rice Casserole in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings

This no-fuss side dish is a great addition to any meal and can be prepared in a flash.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup rice, uncooked
  • 1 can reduced-sodium green beans, drained (about 15 ounces)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, no salt added (about 15 ounces)
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized pan, cook onions in vegetable oil until they start to turn light brown.
  2. Add the rice, green beans, tomatoes, and water.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cover the pot with a lid and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Notes

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Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
Adapted from a recipe in Healthy Diabetes Recipes and More
South Dakota Diabetes Control Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 107
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 58 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 233 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 107
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 58 mg
Potassium 233 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 23 mg
Phosphorus 50 mg
Selenium 4 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 27 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 11 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 30 mcg
Folate 72 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 17 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups