Nicaraguan Rice and Beans Recipe

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Nicaraguan Rice and Beans
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Directions:

  1. Cover the beans generously in water and soak at least 4 hours.
  2. Drain the beans and place in a large pot with two quarts of water.
  3. Pin the bay leaf to the onion with the clove and add to the pot.
  4. Add beans and garlic.
  5. Gradually bring beans to a boil, skimming off foam.
  6. Reduce heat and gently simmer the beans uncovered until tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, adding salt to taste during the last ten minutes.
  7. Drain the beans and refresh under cold water.
  8. Discard the onion, bay leaf, and clove.
  9. In a large heavy saucepan, bring 2.5 cups of water and 1 tsp salt to a boil.
  10. Add the rice and return to a boil.
  11. Gently simmer the rice until tender, about 18 minutes.
  12. Let the rice sit uncovered for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  13. Heat oil in a large, heavy frying pan.
  14. Add onion and brown well, about 5 minutes.
  15. Add rice and beans and cook until very aromatic and the rice starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
  16. Correct the seasonings and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 125.24 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.35g 14%
Sodium 1.38mg 0%
Potassium 47.94mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.05g 1%
Sugars 1.21g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 3%
Protein 0.36g 1%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Calcium 8.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.83 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.7g 14%
Sodium 1.72mg 0%
Potassium 60.03mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.82g 1%
Sugars 1.52g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 11.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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