Dirty Rice
Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef.
- 6 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Dirty Rice
Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef.
- 6 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 can low-sodium peas, drained
- 1/2 can low-sodium kidney beans, drained
- 4 cups cooked rice, cold
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
In a small bowl, combine dried egg mix and water. Mix well and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper in oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Add dried egg mix to skillet. Scramble eggs over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add peas and beans to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Add rice and pepper to skillet. Stir to break up any clumps of rice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 308 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 2 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.3 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 37 |
| Potassium | 267 mg |
| Sodium | 131 mg |
| Copper | 231 mcg |
| Iron | 2 |
| Magnesium | 75 mg |
| Phosphorus | 204 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 16 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mg |
Source:
- A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
- USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations