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Red Beans and Rice

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Makes: 8 servings

This flavorful dish is traditionally eaten on Monday nights in many homes and uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices.

Ingredients

  • cooking oil spray, as needed (non-stick)
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, washed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces) low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups cooked brown rice (no salt added)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Spray skillet with cooking oil spray, if using.
  3. Cook onion and pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add garlic powder, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve over rice.

Notes

See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube website.

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Adapted from Easy Red Beans and Rice
UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 253
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 82 mg
Carbohydrates 52 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 521 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 253
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 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 52 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 60 mg
Potassium 521 mg
Sodium 82 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 88 mg
Phosphorus 235 mg
Selenium 10 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 25 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 41 mcg
Thiamin 0.9 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 40 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups

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