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Caribbean Casserole

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min

This tropical-inspired dish is gently spiced for a rich flavor.

Makes

10 servings

Serving size

1 cup casserole

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped

½ green bell pepper, rinsed and diced

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 can (14½ ounces) stewed tomatoes

1 can (15½ ounces) low-sodium black beans (or beans of your choice), drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1½ cups instant brown rice, uncooked

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion and green pepper in canola oil, in a large pan, until tender. Do not brown.
  2. Add tomatoes and beans (including liquid from both), as well as oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in rice and cover. Reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Tip

Finish the meal with delicious tropical fruit, such as mangoes, papayas, or pineapple.

Recipe Contributed by the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute; Deliciously Healthy Dinners

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 10 servings  Serving size: 1 cup casserole

Calories

185

Fat

1 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

37 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

7 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

297 mg

Calcium

51 mg

Phosphorus

156 mg

Potassium

292 mg