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Salsa Red Beans ‘n’ Rice

Name: Salsa Red Beans 'n' Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 cups cooked brown rice; 1-1/4 cups salsa; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

8 servings

Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an ideal accompaniment to Mexican-style entrees but can also be served as a meatless main dish for a light meal. "This is a family favorite," relates Diane.

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Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 green onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups cooked brown rice
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the rice, salsa, beans and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 222 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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