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Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice

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"This is a fast, easy and yummy vegetarian dinner, or you can add chicken or sausage if you miss the meat!"
Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 99 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 fresh green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, pour beans into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos, cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions and olives. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
  5. Serve beans over cooked rice.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on may 3, 2007 by Julie Anderson 
I am a huge fan of EASY, fast, and nutritious meals -- and this is one of them! The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by MOLSON7 
This was easy but I have to agree I did not think it was spicy at all. It would be good to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by NJSS2000 
After reading the reviews, I drained most of the liquid from the beans. The whole family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by Maria 
I drained the juice from the beans as suggested by other reviews-big mistake! The beans were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 10, 2007 by Caroline C 
I made this with regular white rice and yellow onions as that's what I had on hand. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by ABD297 
Pretty good. I like mine a little spicier. Might add garlic next time and more hot stuff.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by ARAYLUCK 
This dish is great if you like spicy. It goes great with chiken and steak as well. Or you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by JENNIFERDROZ 
We thought it was pretty flavorless. It needs either meat or more spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by dagny21 
I should have gone with my instincts. I thought it was strange to leave the beans UNDRAINED,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2003 by PLAYRQB 
My family loved this dish. A very satisfying meal. Will definitely make again. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 224

  • Total Fat: 4.7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 654mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11.3g
  • Protein: 12.1g

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