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Nica's Cajun rice and beans recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 25 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Nica's Cajun rice and beans!

Nica's Cajun rice and beans

Nica's Cajun rice and beans Recipe
Nica's Cajun rice and beans

I made this recipe with the intention of it being a cheap, meatless, main course, but there are no main course choices that fit this. It's not vegetarian, as chicken broth is used, however, you can make it a vegetarian meal by using vegetable broth instead of chicken.

What Course Is Nica's Cajun rice and beans?

Nica's Cajun rice and beans is for Dinner.


How Long Does Nica's Cajun rice and beans Recipe Take To Prepare?

Nica's Cajun rice and beans takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Nica's Cajun rice and beans Recipe Take To Cook?

Nica's Cajun rice and beans takes 25 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Nica's Cajun rice and beans Recipe Make?

Nica's Cajun rice and beans makes 5 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Nica's Cajun rice and beans Recipe?

The ingredients for Nica's Cajun rice and beans are:

.5 cup brown rice
1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp Olive Oil
5 small Celery strips, finely chopped
8 medium Baby Carrots
3 cloves Garlic
2 cups (1 can) Stewed tomatoes
1.5 cups (1 can rinsed & drained Pinto Beans
2 ounces almonds, chopped
Cumin
Cajun Seasoning - such as Tony Chachere's


How Do I Make Nica's Cajun rice and beans?

Here is how you make Nica's Cajun rice and beans:

Drain canned tomatoes. Yields 1 cup of liquid, use the liquid and chicken broth to cook the rice. Add Cumin and Cajun Seasoning to taste. For a less spicey flavor, replace the Cajun seasoning with a preferred spice or omit entirely.Chop garlic, celery, onion and carrots finely. Saute in Olive oil. Cook for about 6 minutes or until just done, but not too soft. Chop or sliver the almonds. (these are added simply for crunch and MUFA's, can be omitted to lower the overal caloric intake)Once rice has finished cooking, combine everything (sauteed veggies, drained tomatoes and rinsed/drained beans) and enjoy.1 serving = about .75 cupNumber of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NICA717.


What's The Nutritional Info For Nica's Cajun rice and beans?

The nutritional information for Nica's Cajun rice and beans is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 239.7
  • Total Fat: 9.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 446.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
  • Protein: 9.0 g

What Dietary Needs Does Nica's Cajun rice and beans Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Nica's Cajun rice and beans is Low Fat


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