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Creole Beans

Makes: 4 servings

Try this recipe with red beans or other varieties and serve this main dish with cooked brown rice and a green salad for a complete meal. To learn how to cook dried beans, check out our recipe Cooked Beans.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked beans

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook celery, green pepper, and onion in vegetable oil in a large saucepan until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Break up large pieces of tomatoes. Add tomatoes and seasonings to vegetable mixture.
  4. Bring to a boil. Add beans and return to a boil.
  5. Cover and cook over low heat until flavors are blended and liquid is cooked away, about 30 minutes. Stir once and a while to prevent sticking.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Healthy Eating In Indian Country: Do You Weigh Too Much?
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 26 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 78 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 751 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 78 mg
Potassium 751 mg
Sodium 26 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 67 mg
Phosphorus 191 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 30 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 29 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 21 mcg
Folate 159 mcg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 45 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
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