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Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Recipe Tip
Black Bean Bonanza
Black beans are a good source of thiamin, also called vitamin B1. We need thiamin for normal energy metabolism and to help keep the nervous system healthy.

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Using canned black beans speeds up the preparation of this flavor-packed meatless favorite. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 10 min
makes:6 servings
1 1/4cups uncooked regular long-grain brown rice
2 1/2cups water
1large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2medium carrots, chopped (3/4 cup)
1cup orange juice
2teaspoons paprika
1teaspoon ground coriander
1/8teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic whole tomatoes, undrained
1can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1lime, cut into wedges
1.Cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting salt.
2.Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat onion, bell pepper, carrots, orange juice, paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, garlic and tomatoes to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
3.Remove vegetable mixture from heat. Stir in beans. In blender or food processor, place 1 cup of the bean mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
4.Stir blended mixture into bean mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or until hot. Serve over rice with yogurt. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 150mg; Total Carbohydrate 63g (Dietary Fiber 13g, Sugars 12g); Protein 12g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 40%; Calcium 15%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 4 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT MARQUES (France) used under license.
 
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I made this tonight and my family loved it!! The beans were very flavorful. I made plantain to go along with the meal. I will definitely make this again.
Posted at 3:46 PM on February 24 2010 by springtulip24
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