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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups long- grain white rice
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp hot spanish smoked paprika (pimenton de la vera)
2 tsp salt
4 cups water
1 15- to 151/2-oz can kidney beans, rinsed, drained

Directions:

Sauté chopped bacon in heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until bacon is brown and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in bay leaves, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and salt. Add 4 cups water and beans and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Remove bay leaves. Transfer rice to bowl and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	397.82 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.36g	11%
Cholesterol	9.43mg	3%
Sodium	1223.11mg	51%
Potassium	798.79mg	17%
Total Carbs	60.66g	20%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	22.36g	89%
Protein	23.88g	48%
Vitamin C	20.6mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	13.6mg	75%
Calcium	185mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.72 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.64g	11%
Cholesterol	2.1mg	3%
Sodium	272.78mg	51%
Potassium	178.15mg	17%
Total Carbs	13.53g	20%
Sugars	0.44g	8%
Dietary Fiber	4.99g	89%
Protein	5.33g	48%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	3mg	75%
Calcium	41.3mg	19%

* 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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