Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water

½ cup uncooked brown rice

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

undrained

2 fresh jalapeno peppers

seeded and chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

or to taste

1 tablespoon chili powder

or to taste

black pepper to taste

½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

2 fresh green onions

chopped

½ (2 ounce) can sliced black olives

drained

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile pour beans into a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with jalapenos cumin chili powder and black pepper.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese green onions and olives. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.

Step 5

Serve beans over cooked rice.

Nutritional Information

Amy's Spicy Beans and Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 96.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 11.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 4.3g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 9.9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 597.2IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 10mcg 3%

Calcium: 87mg 9%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 25.7mg 9%

Potassium: 96.3mg 3%

Sodium: 114.4mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 38.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.