Southwest Rice and Beans from Roberto Martin Recipe

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Southwest Rice and Beans from Roberto Martin
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
513
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the rice:.
  2. Heat a large sautee pan with tight fitting lid, over high heat.
  3. Add the oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
  4. Add rice and stir for 3 minutes.
  5. Add onion, cook and continue stirring for another 3 minutes.
  6. Slowly add broth, reduce heat to low; cover and allow rice to simmer until all the broth has been absorbed and rice is completely cooked (about 20-25 minutes).
  7. Remove pan from heat and keep rice covered until ready to use.
  8. For the beans:.
  9. Heat large soup pot over high heat.
  10. Add oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
  11. Add onions and cook, stirring, until onion begins to turn color.
  12. Add garlic and oregano; cook for 1 minute.
  13. Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes, broth, beans and cilantro.
  14. Allow to simmer until liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes).
  15. Season to taste with salt and pepper; mix in sliced scallions and remove the pot from heat.
  16. Prior to serving, add rice to beans and stir to incorporate. (or serve beans over rice).
  17. Serve in shallow bowls and top each serving with sliced avocado.
  18. Serve with warm tortillas, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 512.69 Kcal (2147 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.8g 35%
Cholesterol 1.85mg 1%
Sodium 979.97mg 41%
Potassium 1098.34mg 23%
Total Carbs 70.68g 24%
Sugars 9.84g 39%
Dietary Fiber 11.54g 46%
Protein 11.3g 23%
Vitamin C 26.9mg 45%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 88.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.2 Kcal (474 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.03g 35%
Cholesterol 0.41mg 1%
Sodium 216.37mg 41%
Potassium 242.51mg 23%
Total Carbs 15.61g 24%
Sugars 2.17g 39%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 46%
Protein 2.5g 23%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 45%
Iron 0.9mg 22%
Calcium 19.6mg 9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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