Cuban Black Beans and Rice

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

Caribbean/Entree/Vegetarian

Yield:

As main entree: 6 servings, 1 heaping cup each

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked brown rice1 can (15-ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen soy based meatless ground burger
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can petite diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. In a large microwave safe bowl, combine rice, beans and soy crumbles. Heat on high approximately 3 minutes or until warm throughout.
2. Add next 7 ingredients (vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, tomatoes, parsley and cilantro) and toss until well blended.
3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts:

: 239 calories, 43g carbohydrate, 14.5g protein, 1.2g fat, 0.2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 8.9g dietary fiber, 445mg sodium

Exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1lean meat substitute

Source:

Adapted recipe by Jennifer Parham, RD, LD, Siegfried Health Club, St. John Medical Center