Salsa Red Beans 'n' Rice
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.8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
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. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 222 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 421 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.