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Easy Cheesy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Easy Cheesy Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp oil
3/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 -2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 (15 oz) can diced chili ready tomatoes ( do not drain)
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (do not drain) or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans ( do not drain)
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (to garnish )

Directions:

In large skillet heat oil on medium heat. Add green peppers, onions and garlic. Cook until tender.
Add salt, pepper, bayleaf, diced tomatoes and beans. Simmer 20 minutes on low.
Remove bay leaf, mash about 1/2 of the beans and tomatoes.
Add rice, stir until combined.
Sprinkle on cheddar cheese, cover and allow to cook on low until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	276.19 Kcal (1156 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.8g	18%
Cholesterol	20.11mg	7%
Sodium	739.52mg	31%
Potassium	122.46mg	3%
Total Carbs	34.47g	11%
Sugars	1.62g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.47g	14%
Protein	9.23g	18%
Vitamin C	25mg	42%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	10.2mg	57%
Calcium	156.3mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.92 Kcal (506 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.17g	18%
Cholesterol	8.81mg	7%
Sodium	323.79mg	31%
Potassium	53.61mg	3%
Total Carbs	15.09g	11%
Sugars	0.71g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	14%
Protein	4.04g	18%
Vitamin C	11mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	33%
Iron	4.5mg	57%
Calcium	68.4mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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