Calypso Rice and Beans Recipe

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Calypso Rice and Beans
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Directions:

  1. Sort and wash beans and place in a medium saucepan. Cover with water to 2-inches above beans; bring to a full boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans, and return to pan.Cover beans with 2-inches of water. Bring beans to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain beans, and set aside.
  2. For the rice:.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion , celery, jalapeno, salt, garlic, and bay leaves; saute 4 minutes. Add rice; cook 1 minute. Add 3 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Add beans; cover, and simmer 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.
  4. Stir in the bell peppers,black pepper, cumin, coriander, and cook 6 minutes. Stir in pineapple and cilantro; cook 2 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 151.07 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.47g 2%
Sodium 117.3mg 5%
Potassium 280.26mg 6%
Total Carbs 31.2g 10%
Sugars 4.51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.21g 13%
Protein 4.5g 9%
Vitamin C 16mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 23.5mg 130%
Calcium 32.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.21 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.88g 2%
Sodium 70.05mg 5%
Potassium 167.37mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.63g 10%
Sugars 2.7g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 13%
Protein 2.69g 9%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 14mg 130%
Calcium 19.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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