Red Beans and Rice
This flavorful dish is traditionally eaten on Monday nights in many homes and uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Red Beans and Rice
This flavorful dish is traditionally eaten on Monday nights in many homes and uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- cooking oil spray, as needed
- 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
Steps
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.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/8 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 233 |
| Total Fat | 2 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 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 67 mg |
| Potassium | 449 mg |
| Sodium | 83 mg |
| Copper | 315 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 94 mg |
| Phosphorus | 208 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 9 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7 mcg |
| Folate | 33 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 3 mg |
| Choline | 39 mg |
Source:
- Adapted from Easy Red Beans and Rice
- UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport