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Spicy Black Beans and Rice

Spicy Black Beans and Rice

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Rice and beans take a flavor leap forward with garlic and oregano for zip and—to dress things up—diced red bell pepper.

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(17 Ratings)

17 Ratings

5 spoons 24%

4 spoons 29%

3 spoons 41%

2 spoons 0%

1 spoons 6%

Member Reviews (3)
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  • PREP TIME

    20 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    20 Min

  • SERVINGS

    12

 

2
cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4
cups water
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
1
tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 to 4 medium cloves)
3
teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2
cans (15 oz each) Progresso® black beans, undrained
1/4
cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • 2 Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 3 Stir in beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors. Serve over rice; sprinkle with bell pepper.

Expert Tips

Beans and rice is a popular combination in Latin American, South American and Caribbean cuisines. Sometimes beans and rice is a mild accompaniment to a spicy dish, but this recipe is a spicy one.

Red beans or kidney beans can be used in place of the black beans in this recipe.

If you are wary of spicy food, start by cooking only 1/2 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes with the rest of the seasonings. Continue with the recipe as directed. After adding the beans, simmer for 5 minutes and taste. Season to taste with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes as desired.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 230
    • (Calories from Fat 25),
  • Total Fat 3g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 590mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 43g
    • (Dietary Fiber 6g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 8g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 4.00%;
  • Vitamin C 6.00%;
  • Calcium 6.00%;
  • Iron 15.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 3 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 3;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 1/8/2011 5:27:35 PM REPORT ABUSE TwoPotato said:
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Really loved this. Only changes I made were using brown rice and I added a little homemade vegetable broth to the combo when it was cooking. Yummy. Thanks!
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Posted 9/12/2010 11:52:12 AM REPORT ABUSE simplylo said:
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a total hit! I served it on its own, with sour cream and guacamole on the side. It's very flavorful and it's so easy to make, I know it'll become one of my regular recipes!
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Posted 10/9/2009 10:20:42 PM REPORT ABUSE my_3angels said:
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I made this today and it was easy and flavorful. My eleven year old son cleaned his plate. I added a little green onions along with the red bell pepper and it was wonderful. I made it with shrimp in a butter and garlic sauce and talapia fish.
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