Louisiana Red Beans & Rice
This quick version of red beans and rice gets its smoky goodness from super-lean Canadian bacon and a hit of ground chipotle pepper. It's delicious as a leftover but will thicken as it stands. To keep it properly syrupy, just thin with a little water and reheat.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, April/May 2005
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Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty spice section of most supermarkets.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 11/3 cups
Per Serving:
319 calories; protein 16.9g; carbohydrates 54.9g; dietary fiber 8.2g; sugars 5.1g; fat 4.7g; saturated fat 0.6g; cholesterol 13.6mg; vitamin a iu 130.1IU; vitamin c 12.8mg; folate 11.6mcg; calcium 41.6mg; iron 3mg; magnesium 12.6mg; potassium 289.7mg; sodium 571.3mg; thiamin 0.2mg.
Exchanges:
3 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat