Black Beans and Rice Recipe
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Black Beans and Rice

By: Bonnie Baumgardner  
"Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. 'It tastes so delicious it's hard to believe it's good for you,' she exclaims. 'And it's hearty enough to serve as a meatless main dish.'"

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the onion, green and red peppers, garlic, basil and pepper until tender. Stir in tomato sauce. Add beans, rice and vinegar; heat through. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with cheese.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 175 calories, 396 mg sodium, 1 mg cholesterol, 32 gm carbohydrate, 10 gm protein, 2 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by WISEREADER 
This turned out to be a much tastier dish than I anticipated. The simple modifications I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by newwifeandmom 
This is, bar none, the best recipe I have received from this site so far. It may be the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Katelyn 
What a quick easy recipe. I added canned diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce, canned corn,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by rebeccal 
To preface my review, my star rating may not be accurate specifically to the recipe itself,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Sheila 
This is a yummy and simple vegetarian side dish or supper. However, I do find that it is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2007 by Aspiring Chef Rita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I don't particulary care for Rice and Beans and healthy things like that but I've turned 60... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by MRSMILNE 
This recipe was really tasty! I tweaked with it a little, as I didn't have green pepper, just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by JENNIEOSBORNE 
Very filling, and very tasty! Even my two daughters asked for seconds. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by NTRDM2004 
Very good! We omitted the tomato sauce and added cumin and it was delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by MILKLISSA79 
This was yummy. I didn't have black beans so I used black eyed peas instead. I also added a... MORE

 
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