Caribbean Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 medium green pepper, diced (diced)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, low-sodium
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, low sodium (or beans of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.
- Add tomatoes, beans (include liquid from both), oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and cover.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
| Calories | 172 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 157 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute