Red Beans and Rice
Receta en Español
Rice and beans are one of the healthiest meals you can make. The fact hat this recipe makes them delicious is an added bonus.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dry red beans
- 7 cups water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ pound turkey smoked sausage, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- Cooked rice
Directions:
- Place all ingredients except cooked rice into a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook at high setting for 7 hours or until beans are tender.
- Serve individually over ½ cup hot cooked rice.
Source: Sarah Brandl, Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service
Nutrition facts per serving: 140 calories; 1.5g total fat; 0g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 15mg cholesterol; 150mg sodium; 23 carbohydrate; 5g fiber; 2g sugar; 10g protein; 0% Daily Value of vitamin D; 2% Daily Value of calcium; 10% Daily Value of iron; 10% Daily Value of potassium
Note:
- If served with ½ cup white long grain rice: add 100 calories; 22g carbohydrate; 2g protein per serving.
- If served with ½ cup brown rice: add 110 calories; lg total fat; 22g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 3g protein per serving.