Easy Red Beans and Rice
This flavorful dish is traditionally eaten on Monday nights in many homes and uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- cooking oil spray, as needed (non-stick)
- 1 onion (medium, peeled and chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (medium, washed, seeded and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
- 1 can kidney beans (15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed)
- 6 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
- Spray skillet with cooking oil spray.
- Cook onion and pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add garlic powder, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 232 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 g |
| Sodium | 127 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 8 g |