Creole style beans and rice

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOil
1cupChopped celery
1mediumOnion, chopped
1smallRed or green bell pepper, chopped
2Jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
16ouncesNo salt added tomato sauce
15½ounceCan red beans, rinsed
15ouncesCan black beans, rinsed
14½ounceCan vegetable broth
½cupUncooked long grain rice
½teaspoonHot red pepper sauce

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.

Add celery, onion, bell and chile peppers; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Per serving: 340 cal., 14g pro., 63g carb., 11g fiber, 4g fat, omg chol., 690mg sod., 990mg pot., 3 starch, 1 lean meat and 2½ vegetable exchanges.

Fast and Healthy Jan/Feb 95 Typed by Carolyn Shaw 1-95 Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 01-13-95