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Dirty Rice and Beans

A Creole-inspired dish with rice, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest of the Month™
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.88
Makes4 servings
Total timeTotal30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • One (15-ounce) can black beans, undrained or two cups cooked black beans
  • One (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes undrained
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice

Directions

  1. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion to pan and sauté until tender.
  3. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder.
  4. Bring to a boil, stir in rice.
  5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork before serving.

Nutrition per serving

  • Sodium621mg
  • Calories240
  • Carbohydrates45g
  • Fiber7.9g
  • Fat4.8g
  • Protein8.8g
Calories: 240calCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8.8gFat: 4.8gSodium: 621mgFiber: 7.9g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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