Rainbow Beans and Rice

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Photocredit: jamailac via Flickr Creative Commons
  • 1 Tbs Olive oil
  • 1 Medium Red onion, diced
  • 1 Medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Medium Green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Cloves White garlic, diced
  • 1 Medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 Can Red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can Unsalted yellow corn*
  • 1 Cup Green salsa
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 tsp Brown mustard
  • ½ tsp Red pepper
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 Cups White rice, cooked
  • 1 Tbs Fresh cilantro, diced
  • 6 Tbs Lowfat sour cream
  1. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté red onion, red and green peppers, garlic and zucchini for 4 minutes or until onions are tender.
  2. Add beans, corn, salsa, water, mustard and spices. Stir while bringing to a light boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat. Ladle over rice; garnish with a pinch of fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot.

Servings: 6

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  • Cooking Tips: Do NOT drain.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253.29
Calories From Fat (17%) 44.28
Calories From Protein (14%) 35.44
Calories From Carbs (69%) 173.56
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5.07g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.61g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.33g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.68g
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g
Cholesterol 5.85mg 2%
Sodium 530.34mg 22%
Potassium 558.09mg 16%
Carbohydrates 43.22g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9.92g 40%
Sugar 2.61g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 33.30g
Protein 10.27g 21%
Vitamin A 969.95IU 19%
Vitamin C 62.09mg 103%
Calcium 68.09mg 7%
Iron 2.92mg 16%
Vitamin E 1.39IU 14%
Thiamin 0.31mg 21%
Riboflavin 0.20mg 12%
Niacin 1.96mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.31mg 15%
Folate 136.34µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 1%
Pantothenic Acid 0.62mg 6%
Phosphorus 187.73mg 19%
Magnesium 66.06mg 17%
Zinc 1.38mg 9%
Copper 0.27mg 14%
Manganese 0.73mg 37%
Selenium 5.94µg 8%
Alcohol 0.00g
Caffeine 0.00mg
Water 251.79g

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