Lunch

Spicy Beans/Rice is for Lunch.

Spicy Beans/Rice takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Spicy Beans/Rice takes 30 minutes to cook.

Spicy Beans/Rice makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Spicy Beans/Rice are:

3 c chicken broth, divided
1 c long grain brown rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste)
1 c grated carrots
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can cannelini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Here is how you make Spicy Beans/Rice:

Heat 2 c chicken broth and cook rice in small pot.While rice cooking, saute onion and bell pepper in olive oil. Add garlic and crushed red pepper. Saute another 2-3 minutes, then add grated carrots. Cook 2-3 minutes more, then add diced tomatoes, beans, 1 c of chicken broth and spices. Cook for 10 - 12 minutes, then stir in cooked rice. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken.I like to serve over a big bed of fresh spinach.

The nutritional information for Spicy Beans/Rice is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 274.7

• Total Fat: 4.2 g
• Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
• Sodium: 874.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 46.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 15.2 g
• Protein: 14.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Spicy Beans/Rice is Vegetarian