Caribbean Rice & Beans ....ww 5 Points |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An excellent side dish..from Health Discovery..a Weight Watcher support network. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups chicken stock |
2/3 cup long grain white rice |
1 1/4 teaspoons olive oil |
5 ounces bottled roasted red peppers, drained and cut in short thin strips |
1/4 green bell pepper, seeded and cut in short thin strips |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 1/4 lbs canned black beans, drained and rinsed |
1 1/4 tablespoons white vinegar |
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste) |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons oregano, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Bring stock to boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
2. Stir in rice.
3. Immediately reduce heat to low.
4. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
7. Saute peppers and garlic 2 minutes.
8. Stir in next 3 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
9. Stir in rice and cilantro and serve.
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