Caribbean Rice & Beans

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1

  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pimientos or red peppers, green peppers and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add black beans, vinegar and hot sauce to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve accompanied by additional hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

236 calories; protein 9.4g; carbohydrates 45.8g; dietary fiber 7.7g; sugars 5.3g; fat 1.8g; saturated fat 0.3g; vitamin a iu 363.5IU; vitamin c 21.2mg; folate 149.8mcg; calcium 58.6mg; iron 3.4mg; magnesium 11.6mg; potassium 429.5mg; sodium 168mg; thiamin 0.3mg.

Exchanges:

3 starch, 1 lean meat