Spicy black beans with bell peppers and rice

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1largeOnion; diced
1cupChopped green bell pepper
1cupChopped red bell pepper
3largesGarlic cloves; chopped
1tablespoonGround cumin
1Jalapeno chili; seeded, chopped
1teaspoonDried oregano
2cansBlack beans; drained (15- to
; 16-ounce)
2cupsCanned crushed tomatoes with added puree
¼cupOrange juice
teaspoonHot pepper sauce; (such as Tabasco)
1⅓cupRaw rice; cooked

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, cumin, jalapeno and oregano; saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Mash ½ cup beans.

Add mashed beans, whole beans, tomatoes, orange juice and hot pepper sauce to skillet. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Mound rice in center of platter. Spoon black bean mixture over.

Serves 8.

Bon Appetit July 1995

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1635 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 90g Protein; 284g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 226mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 16 Grain(Starch); 4½ Lean Meat; 5 Vegetable; ½ Fruit; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.