Black Beans and Rice

          

The perfect meal! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Original recipe makes 10 servings/serving size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/2 cups low sodium, low fat vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    25 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. In a stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the spices and black beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 140 kcal
Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.9 g
Fiber: 6.2 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Sodium: 354 mg