Meatless Dirty Rice
While dirty rice traditionally includes meat, it’s not necessary for this dish! For some extra protein, try adding chicken or having this as a side dish.
Makes: 5 servings
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 330
Total Fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Protein: 10g
Sodium: 130mg
Carbohydrates: 63g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 11g
INGREDIENTS INCLUDE:
1 medium onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups brown rice, instant, uncooked
1 can (15 oz) black beans or beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
1 Tbs canola oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
1 ½ cup water
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Saute onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.
- Add tomatoes, beans, oregano, garlic powder, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and cover.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 5-10 minutes, until rice is nearly tender.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Source: SNAP4CT.org and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Hearty Home Cooking: African American Style
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